12/15/24 Christmas Cookies: A Taste of Scandinavian Holiday Magic
12/15/24 Christmas Cookies: A Taste of Scandinavian Holiday Magic
Sunday, December 15th 1:00-3:00pm
Welcome to our enchanting cooking class, where we will transport you to the snowy wonderland of Sweden and teach you the art of making traditional Swedish Christmas cookies. Delight your senses with the heartwarming flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom as you create a delightful assortment of cookies that will fill your home with the spirit of a Swedish Christmas.
Overview: Swedish Christmas cookies, or "julgodis" as they are known in Sweden, hold a special place in Scandinavian holiday traditions. In this class, we will introduce you to the magic of Swedish baking, where timeless recipes and spices come together to create cookies that evoke the cozy and festive atmosphere of Christmas in Sweden.
What You'll Learn:
● Authentic Swedish Recipes: Discover the time-honored recipes for beloved Swedish Christmas cookies, including Pepparkakor (ginger snaps), Sandbakels, Hallongrottor (small raspberry treats), Marta’s Chocolate Slices and a special family recipe from Meme’s Swedish grandmother.
● Perfecting the Dough: Learn the techniques to achieve the right consistency for each cookie dough, ensuring they bake to perfection and deliver the flavors of a Swedish Christmas.
● Scandinavian Spices: Embrace the aromatic spices that define Swedish Christmas baking, such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Understand how these flavors infuse the cookies with their distinctive holiday charm.
● Decorating with Elegance: Discover the art of decorating your Swedish Christmas cookies with finesse. From sugar glazing to delicate sprinkles, we'll show you how to add a touch of elegance to your treats.
● Packaging Swedish Style: Explore charming and traditional Swedish packaging ideas to present your cookies as heartwarming gifts for family and friends.
What's Included:
● All necessary ingredients and baking equipment will be provided during the class. Special pricing will be available on items used in class so you can recreate your in home experience.
● Expert guidance from Meme Fehr, owner of Fehrly Sweet & Co. , will share her own Swedish heritage and love of Swedish baking to ensure your cookies turn out perfect.
● Each participant will have the option of preparing gift packages of their cookies, perfect for hostess and holiday gifts.
This class is BYOB, so feel free to bring your own beer, wine or cocktail. We will provide water and coffee/tea upon request.