Kringla

thetimelessbaker

Kringla is a soft, cake-like Scandinavian cookie that is slightly sweet, with a hint of almond flavor.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

chilling time 12

Total Time 12 38

Course Dessert

Cuisine Scandinavian

Servings servings

Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

baking pans
Rolling Pin
mixing bowls of various sizes

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening (vegetable)
1 large eggs
1 cup sour cream (full fat)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream the granulated sugar and shortening.
Add in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts; mix well.
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Stir in the sour cream, followed by the sifted dry ingredients.
Scrape all of the dough from the sides of the mixing bowl to form a large ball of dough (dough will be very soft); cover and chill 12 hours to overnight.
On a well-floured surface, roll out a small ball of dough (~ 1 1/2" in size) into a long rope, around 8-9" in length.
Cut each rope in half and then form into a figure eight or a pretzel shape; place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 425°F 7-8 minutes, or until firm when pressed with a fingertip (do not allow edges to become brown).
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance
Store baked kringla in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1KringlaCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg