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Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies
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Prep Time:
90 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
200 minutes
Scandinavian Christmas flatbreads made by folding paper-thin dough into intricate snowflake shapes, frying until golden, and dusting with powdered sugar. Delicate and time-intensive holiday delicacy.
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Instructions:
  • Prepare baking sheets by lining them with either waxed paper or parchment paper and lightly dust them with flour.
  • In a saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar. Add butter and gradually pour in the hot milk, stirring until a stiff dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, then cut each piece in half to create 32 pieces. Cover with a cloth and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface into an 8-inch circle. Transfer the circles to the prepared baking sheets, cover with a cloth, and let them rest for 30 minutes.
  • Fold each circle in half, then in half again. Use a sharp knife or small cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the folded dough as if making a paper snowflake. Gently unfold the circle to reveal the design. Stack the cut snowflakes between sheets of waxed paper on a flat surface.
  • In a deep skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C, about 2 inches deep).
  • Gently place a snowflake into the hot oil, ensuring it stays flat. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute on each side. Use tongs to carefully flip the snowflake to avoid breaking. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar.

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