Swedish Wedding Cookies Recipes

SWEDISH WEDDING CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the margarine, sugar, egg, and dates in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Combine the crispy rice cereal and the walnuts in a large bowl. Stir in the date mixture; mix well.
• Working quickly, form the cereal and date mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Do not refrigerate.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add syrup. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 9-in. log. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

SWEDISH WEDDING COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream earth balance vegan margarine with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, add water and vanilla and mix.
• Add flour and mix well.
• Finally mix in pecans. (The batter will appear dry!).
• Form into 1-inch diameter balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet and chill for one hour.
• Bake in a slow oven (roughly 300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• While still hot, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar.
• Store in an airtight container.

SWEDISH WEDDING COOKIE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 deg. F. 1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy 2. Blend in vanilla and nuts 3. Add flour until thoroughly mixed Chill for about 1 hour. Shape into balls one-half inch and roll in powdered sugar. Place ball on lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake until bottom edge begins to turn a golden brown. (about 10 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar and let cool on sheet 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.

ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES III

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well.
• Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.

SWEDISH HEIRLOOM COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt and mix well.
• Stir in flour.
• Add water, vanilla, and almonds, stirring well.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls (I use small cookie scoop).
• Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Press down lightly on dough with bottom of glass or measuring cup.
• Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until done.
• (Cookies will still be light).
• Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar.