Sandbakelse

Sandbakelse are small cups of buttery shortbread pastry, baked in fluted metal moulds. They have a crumbly texture and a rich buttery flavour, and are very popular at Christmas in Norway.

35 min
4 servings
Medium
Moderate
🇳🇴 Norway

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C fan).
Mix the flour, sugar, cardamom and salt in a bowl.
Add the cold butter cut into cubes and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
Mix in the beaten egg and almond extract, then knead quickly until you have a smooth dough.
Butter the sandbakelse moulds and press the dough in a thin layer against the sides with your fingers.
Place the moulds on a tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden.
Leave to cool for a few minutes, then carefully remove from the moulds and fill with raspberry jam before serving.