Scandinavian Cream Wafers

Ingredients and Weight

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)

Preparation Time

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time

• 12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level

• 2

Preparation Method Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the heavy cream and mix until just combined.
5. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
7. Fold in the cinnamon and cardamom.
8. Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the wafers are golden brown around the edges.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

• Serving size: 1 wafer
• Calories: 150
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics

• Crispy and buttery
• Scandinavian flavor with cinnamon and cardamom
• Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert

User Comments

• "These cream wafers are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The cinnamon and cardamom give them a unique and delicious flavor."
• "I love that these wafers are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly."
• "These are a hit at every party I bring them to. They're the perfect way to end a meal or enjoy as a snack."

Special Precautions and Tips

• Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this can make the wafers tough.
• If you don't have cardamom pods, you can use 1/8 teaspoon (0.6g) of ground cardamom instead.
• These wafers can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.