Sure, here’s the detailed recipe for Swedish Sandwich Cookies, perfect for any occasion but especially delightful during the holiday season! 🍪
Swedish Sandwich Cookies Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Scandinavia with these Swedish Sandwich Cookies. Buttery and sweet, these cookies are filled with a tangy red currant jelly, sandwiched between two perfectly baked layers of cookie goodness. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 – 2 1/4 cups red currants
- 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
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Prepare: Begin by greasing and flouring your cookie sheets; set them aside for later use.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set to medium speed, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Egg Yolks: Beat in the egg yolks until well incorporated.
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Incorporate Flour: Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of flour to the butter mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
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Form Dough: Stir in additional flour with a spoon until a stiff dough forms.
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Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap each disc in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll Out Dough: Unwrap one disc of dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3/16 inch.
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Cut Out Cookies: Use a floured 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out the dough. Place the cutouts onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
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Reroll Dough: Gently knead together the dough trimmings, reroll the dough, and cut out more cookies as needed.
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Repeat with Second Disc: Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second disc of dough.
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Prepare Almond Topping: In a small bowl, combine the sliced almonds with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
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Brush with Egg White: In another small cup, beat the egg white with a wire whisk. Brush each scalloped cookie with egg white and sprinkle generously with the almond-sugar mixture.
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Bake: Place all cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are firm and light golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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Assemble Sandwiches: To assemble the sandwich cookies, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of red currant jelly over the flat side of each round cookie. Then, gently press the flat side of a scalloped cookie onto the jelly to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies and jelly.
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Storage: Store the assembled sandwich cookies tightly covered at room temperature or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Enjoy the delightful taste of Sweden with these irresistible Swedish Sandwich Cookies!
Feel free to get creative with the toppings and fillings to customize these cookies to your taste preferences. Happy baking! 🎉
