Toscaboard (Swedish Almond Cookies)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13
Swedish Toscaboard Almond Cookies Recipe for a Sweet Treat
in Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter , well chilled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons cold water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons half-and-half
4 1/2 teaspoons flour
1 cup slivered almonds , toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
159
Sugar
9g
Fat
11g
Toscaboard, also known as Swedish Almond Cookies, are a popular baked good in Sweden. These cookies are a delightful combination of soft and buttery cookie base, topped with a crunchy layer of toasted almonds and caramelized sugar. The addition of almond makes them an ideal companion for a cup of tea or coffee. While they are easy to make, they are sure to impress your friends and family with their delicate texture and irresistible flavor.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add in chilled butter and combine until it forms a crumbly dough.
2.Add in the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
3.Roll the dough into a disc shape, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
4.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
5.Cut circles out of the dough using a cookie cutter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6.In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over medium heat. Add in half-and-half, flour, and slivered almonds, stirring until well-combined.
7.Spoon the almond mixture onto each cookie and bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.

PROS

Toscaboard cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.

The almond topping adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the soft cookie base.

CONS

These cookies can be high in calories and fat due to the butter and almond topping.

Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not the healthiest option, they do provide a source of protein and fiber from the almonds.
Almonds have also been found to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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