Hirvensarvet (Finnish Stag Antler Christmas Cookies)
Today Elena and I baked a batch of Hirvensarvet which are Finnish Stag Antler Christmas cookies. Essentially a sugar cookie, they have a healthy dose of Cardamom and after being rolled out, cut into 1 x 2 inch strips, tiny slices are made in each side to represent antlers. Cardamon is a staple in Scandinavian baking and while this is a native ingredient to India, it dates from the time of the Vikings.
All Recipes lists the top 8 baking spices which include: Vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, allspice, mace and, of course, cardamon. Want to learn more about these ingredients? Take a look at one of the articles below.
-Baking Spices (The Spice House)
-Common Baking Spices (The Old Farmer’s Almanac)
