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

Swedish Waffle Cookies, also known as "kryddkakor" in Swedish, are a traditional Scandinavian treat that is widely enjoyed throughout Sweden and other Nordic countries. These delicate and crispy cookies are a beloved part of Swedish culture, often served during fika, the Swedish tradition of taking a coffee break with friends or family.

What makes Swedish Waffle Cookies unique is their distinct waffle-like appearance, which is achieved by pressing the dough in a special waffle iron. T...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • white sugar for dusting
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Swedish arrack punsch

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen sandwich cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and the flour until smooth and creamy. Stir in heavy cream. Scrape dough into a ball.
  • Sprinkle the white sugar on a cutting board. Roll out the dough to about a 1/4-inch thickness on the sugared surface. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut dough into 24 circles. Using the rolling pin, roll each circle into a slightly oval shape. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet about an inch apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies get very lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet; then transfer them to cooling racks using a spatula.
  • To make the filling, mix together 1/2 cup of butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolk, and Swedish arrack punsch in a bowl. Beat until mixture is well blended and creamy.
  • To assemble, spread about a rounded teaspoon of filling on the bottom of one cookie and place another cookie, bottom side down, on the filling to form a sandwich. Repeat with the rest of the cookies.
  • Nutrition

    335 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 31mg