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How to Make Swedish Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swedish butter cookies, also known as "syltkakor", are a popular treat in Sweden and are often served during fika, the Swedish tradition of taking a coffee break with friends or family. These delicate, buttery cookies are a staple in Swedish bakeries and are loved for their simplicity and delicious flavor. With a crumbly texture and a hint of sweetness, Swedish butter cookies are the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons almond extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 to 3 cookie servings

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs, separate yolks from whites. Sieve or finely grate yolks. Reserve whites for another use.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks and the almond extract. Slowly mix in the flour, just until incorporated. Use a spritz style cookie maker to press cookies onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven just until the edges begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

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