Swedish Cookies Recipe

Experience the irresistible chewy goodness of these classic Swedish cookies! Perfect for dunking in your favorite tea, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and freeze beautifully for later enjoyment. Get ready for a cozy afternoon treat with a recipe that's both delicious and simple.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 77.3 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Swedish Cookies

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How to Make Swedish Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in ½ cup molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  7. Divide the chilled dough into 7 equal portions.
  8. Divide each portion into 12 small pieces.
  9. Roll each piece into a ball, then roll in granulated sugar until coated.
  10. Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Swedish Cookies?

Swedish Cookies takes about 115 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Swedish Cookies?

Swedish Cookies has approximately 77.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Swedish Cookies?

The key ingredients for Swedish Cookies are Sugar, Margarine, Eggs, Molasses, Pure Vanilla Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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