Joulutorttu – Finnish Prune Cookies

Joulutorttu – Finnish Prune Cookies

My Mummu used to make joulutorttu when we went to visit in the winter time. The combination of a sweet buttery pastry and a tart prune filling are etched in my memory as one of my favourite things. It also happens to be a Finnish 

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are a favourite at our house and we’ve tried many recipes but the best one I’ve found is this one that came courtesy of a cookie exchange I did years ago with my “Mom + Tots” friends (they know who they are ;)). 

Gingersnaps with White Pepper

Gingersnaps with White Pepper

I make this recipe every holiday season. My kids love them and this recipe makes a tonne of cookies that freeze really well. In fact, they are great straight out of the freezer. My friend Stacy gave me the original base recipe and my friend