Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies Recipe

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Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Line baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment paper, and sprinkle with flour.
  2. Heat the milk just to the boiling point in a saucepan. Stir together the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl until well combined, then mix in the butter and gradually pour in the hot milk, mixing between each addition, until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
  3. Turn the dough out onto an oiled work surface, and knead until the dough is cool and smooth, about 5 minutes. Cut the dough into 4 equal-sized pieces, then cut those pieces into 4 pieces, making 16 pieces. Divide each of the 16 pieces in half to make 32 equal-sized pieces of dough. Cover the pieces with a cloth, and let the dough rest for about 20 minutes.
  4. Working on a floured surface, roll each piece of dough out into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter. Place the circles onto the prepared baking sheets, cover with a cloth, and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Fold each circle in half, then in half again. With a sharp knife or small cookie cutters, snip and cut shapes out of the folded dough the way you make a paper snowflake. Carefully open the circle back up, revealing the pattern. Stack the cut snowflakes between sheets of waxed paper on a flat surface.
  6. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
  7. Carefully lay a snowflake into the hot oil, keeping it flat. Allow it to fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Gently flip the snowflakes over with a tongs to prevent breakage. Drain the fried snowflakes on paper towels, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.35 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Cholesterol 1.26mg 0%
Sodium 53.59mg 2%
Potassium 185.08mg 4%
Total Carbs 29.45g 10%
Sugars 8.26g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%
Protein 2.69g 5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 31.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.84 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.26g 6%
Cholesterol 2.05mg 0%
Sodium 87.34mg 2%
Potassium 301.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 48g 10%
Sugars 13.46g 33%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 5%
Protein 4.39g 5%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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