RCI-BR.005.0611.001
Swedish Sandwich Cookies
Swedish Sandwich Cookies
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
Method
1
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Beat in 1 egg yolk until fully incorporated.
3
Gently fold in 2¼ cups all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons ground almonds until a soft dough forms.
4
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough into small balls about ¾ inch in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
5
Beat the separated egg white until foamy. Brush cookies with egg white and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
6
Using a wooden spoon handle or your thumb, create an indent in the center of each cookie.
7
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
12 minutes
8
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9
Once completely cooled, fill each cookie indent with ⅔ cup red currants or strawberry jelly, dividing evenly among all cookies.