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Freshly baked Scandinavian cinnamon sticks topped with chopped almonds
Crispy, buttery cinnamon and almond sticks

Scandinavian Cinnamon Sticks with Almond Crunch

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts Side Dishes
A hybrid between a shortbread cookie and a sweet bread, this recipe utilizes a higher fat-to-flour ratio to create a tender crumb. Unlike yeast-based cinnamon rolls, these are chemically leavened, resulting in a denser, snappier texture. The topping provides the essential textural contrast: the sugar caramelizes while the almonds toast directly on the dough.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 415 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Scandinavian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pizza Cutter: The best tool for cutting the dough strips cleanly without dragging.
  • Pastry Brush: For applying the milk wash evenly.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Dairy
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Blend dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter to create a sandy texture with visible fat pockets.

Tip: Using a 'frisage' technique (smearing butter bits with the heel of your hand) creates flaky layers similar to puff pastry.
2 ✓

Combine wet ingredients and incorporate into the flour mix. Work quickly to form a soft dough.

Tip: The dough will be stickier than bread dough. Do not over-flour the surface, or the sticks will become dry and hard.
3 ✓

Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, slice into batons. Brush with milk and apply toppings heavily.

Tip: Use a rolling pizza cutter for clean edges. Ragged edges (from a dull knife) seal the dough and inhibit rising.
4 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Tip: Remove from the oven while the centers are still soft to the touch; residual heat will finish the baking process on the cooling rack.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use puff pastry?
This is a cookie dough, not a pastry. Puff pastry would make it a completely different dessert (flakier, less crunchy).
Storage?
Airtight container. They stay crunchy for a week.
Nuts?
Almonds are traditional ("Mandel"), but pearl sugar alone is also common in Sweden.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1.25 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Almonds (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Milk (for brushing)
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Sugar (for sprinkling)