Christmas is coming up soon, and we are super excited for some much-needed time with family! We would say that one of the best ways to spend time with family over the holidays is baking cookies together.
Hi everyone! Today, we are trying out a new type of blog post instead of our usual recipes. We wanted to talk more about Danish Christmas traditions and holiday treats, as this is genuinely our favorite time of year.
It’s December 24th, and we’ve been gearing up for this day for weeks! Tonight is the night that we Danes celebrate Christmas. And there is so much good food to look forward to!
These jødekager, or Jewish cookies, are one of our absolute favorite Christmas cookies. They’re pretty simple – a sugar and butter cookie as a base, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and chopped almonds.
This is the BEST, most comforting drink you could possibly have in the winter months – Danish gløgg, also known as mulled wine. It’s delicious and warm, perfect for chilly weather!
Vaniljekranse, which literally translates to “vanilla wreaths,” are a classic Danish butter cookie. They have a crisp, buttery texture, and lovely vanilla flavor.
These quick and easy havregrynskugler are so delicious! They have a rich chocolate flavor, and rolled oats give them a great texture. We love making them for the holidays!
Brunkager are a classic Christmas cookie in Denmark. “Brunkager” literally means “brown cakes” or “brown cookies,” but we call them Danish gingerbread cookies.
Christmas, or Jul in Danish, is a big deal in Denmark. If you have ever found yourself anywhere in Scandinavia in the winter months, you will understand.
