Recipes Global Cuisines European Scandinavian Swedish Ground Almond Spritz Cookies 4.2 (28) 26 Reviews 6 Photos This is an authentic Swedish Almond Spritz recipe handed down through the family from Swedish Ancestors. It's the only recipe I've ever know that includes real almonds and not just almond flavoring. It's a delectable cookie! Submitted by AKBELL Published on June 18, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings ¾ cup blanched slivered almonds 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon milk 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned or until they give off an aroma. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely. Grind to a consistency resembling rough sand in a food processor or blender. Be sure almonds are cool, or you will make almond butter. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the almond extract and milk. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix in along with the ground toasted almonds to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help the cookies keep their shape after pressing. Lightly grease cookie sheets, and fill cookie press with dough. Press out cookies at least 1 inch apart depending on the size. You can experiment with different cookie designs. I've found most true Swedes tend to use the star shape, however, you're free to use whatever shape suits your fancy. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are lightly browned. Cool on the cookie sheets for a minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I Made It Print 38 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 84 Calories 5g Fat 9g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 84 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 43mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 4g Protein 1g 2% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 24mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.