Swedish Judebrod

These cookies are a special treat because of the use of cardamom. I do not specifically recall these cookies from childhood, but they will make it into my holiday rotation. When searching online, I saw a few similar recipes but could not find out the origin of these cookies. Cardamom is a unique spice that does frequently appear in Nordic sweets, but is not as common in the U.S. But I love cardamom, adding it to coffee or oatmeal, so I love these cookies. 

This cookie requires that the dough gets rolled out and cut into shapes, making it an excellent Christmas cookie. I was skeptical when the recipe said to mix the dough with hands, but this dough does require some hand kneading to come together.

Swedish Judebrod 

• 1 1/2 cup butter
• 6 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1 egg for brushing
• sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling

Mix butter, flour, 2 eggs, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, and cardamom with hands. Roll out very thin. Cut into various shapes with cookie cutter. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until light and delicate. Cook on wire rack. Enjoy!