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Mandelkubb with pearl sugar, Swedish sweet almond dough, topped with pearl sugar
Swedish mandelkubb with pearl sugar, crispy sweet

Swedish Mandelkubb (Bitter almond biscuits)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This rustic, bitter almond-flavoured biscuit is an indispensable companion to the Swedish 'fika' (coffee break). The name means 'almond block', referring to its dense yet crumbly texture. Traditionally made with hartshorn salt (ammonium carbonate), which gives it a distinctive, crisp structure, but it works brilliantly with baking powder too. The pearl sugar on top is like the jewel in the crown.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Swedish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray with parchment paper
  • Hand mixer
  • Bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Nuts (Almond)
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cream the soft butter with the caster sugar and vanilla sugar until pale.

Tip: Working in air bubbles (creaming) makes the dough light.
2 ✓

Add the egg and continue mixing until you get a uniform mass.

Tip: If the egg is too cold it might curdle the butter, so keep everything at room temperature.
3 ✓

In another bowl, mix the almond flour, plain flour, and baking powder. Fold this dry mixture into the butter mass until it comes together.

Tip: Do not overmix, or the gluten in the flour will make the cookie tough.
4 ✓

Form walnut-sized balls, flatten them slightly into ovals, and dip the top side into pearl sugar.

Tip: Pearl sugar doesn't melt during baking, providing a crunchy texture.
5 ✓

Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C Fan) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Tip: They are still soft when warm, but harden as they cool.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it taste like bitter almond if there isn't any in it?
Store-bought almond flour is often made from sweet almonds. If you want the real Swedish taste, add a few drops of bitter almond extract!
What do I do if they spread in the oven?
Probably the butter was too warm or there was too little flour. Put the shaped balls in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Almond flour (ground almonds)
  • 100 g White caster sugar
  • 100 g Butter (room temperature)
  • 1 unit Egg (Medium)
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 100 g Plain flour
  • 3 tbsp Pearl sugar (for topping)