Baking · Finnish
Kaneliässät
These S-shaped cinnamon cookies (Kaneliässät) are a classic Finnish bakery tradition that has remained popular for decades. The genuine, inimitable flavor of these cinnamon cookies comes from real butter. Bake some of these "cinnamon S-cookies" for your coffee table and fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma of cinnamon!
Smarrig KitchenMachine-translated, original language: Suomi.
Method
- 1
Soften the butter in the microwave or at room temperature. Add the sugar. Cream together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 2
Add the eggs one at a time, beating until fluffy.
- 3
Sift in the flour and baking powder mixture. Mix until combined.
- 4
Cover the dough and refrigerate. Let the dough firm up for 1 - 2 hours.
- 5
Roll the dough into thin logs (Ø 1 cm). Use a little extra flour if needed. Cut the logs into 8 cm pieces.
- 6
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow dish, such as a pie plate. Roll the logs in the mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape into the letter S.
- 7
Bake in the middle or upper part of the oven at 175 degrees for about 14 minutes, or until cooked through and beautifully golden brown.