Best Swedish Pecan Cookies Recipes
SWEDISH PECAN BUTTER COOKIES
Among our large family's Christmas Eve traditions is enjoying these delectable cookies-one of the 20 varieties my sister bakes for the holiday. They have a pleasing pecan flavor and are so buttery and delicate, they almost melt in your mouth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk, cream and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in finely chopped pecans. Roll into 3/4-in. balls. , In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in additional pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Top each ball with a cherry half or fill with jelly. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEDISH PECAN-TOPPED DREAM COOKIES
Basically a sugar cookie wrapped around a pecan.
Provided by cakeeater567
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift cake flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
- Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape dough into a 1-inch diameter log, wrap with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 24 slices. Place on the prepared cookie sheets and press a pecan firmly into each slice.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SWEDISH BUTTER STRIPS OR MAPLE PECAN STRIPS (COOKIES)
Make and share this Swedish Butter Strips or Maple Pecan Strips (Cookies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (360° at high altitude).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt; blend in remaining ingredients.
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and shape into 12" rolls.
- Place 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten with a floured fork to 1/4" high.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until delicately browned (golden) at the edges.
- Cool for a few minutes and cut with a sharp knife into 1" diagonals.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9
SWEDISH PECAN COOKIES RECIPE
Provided by á-3634
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar. Stir in flour and pecans. Add vanilla. Chill in refrigerator for one hour. Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough into small balls between palms of your hands and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press down on each ball with the tines of a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while still warm. Makes about 3 dozen. Unbaked cookie dough can be kept in the refrigerator for several days, or can be frozen for 6 months.
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