Best 6 Scandinavian Pecan Cookies Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN PECAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour until blended. , Shape into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

SWEDISH PECAN BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk, cream and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in finely chopped pecans. Roll into 3/4-in. balls. , In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in additional pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Top each ball with a cherry half or fill with jelly. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool.

SCANDINAVIAN PECAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream the butter, sugar, and egg yolk together until well combined.
• Gradually stir in the flour.
• Beat the egg white until frothy.
• Roll the dough into 1in. balls. Dip into the egg white, the roll in the chopped pecans.
• Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
• Bake at 375*F (190*C) for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

SWEDISH PECAN-TOPPED DREAM COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift cake flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
• Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape dough into a 1-inch diameter log, wrap with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 24 slices. Place on the prepared cookie sheets and press a pecan firmly into each slice.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

SCANDINAVIAN PECAN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg yolk.
• Gradually add flour.
• Roll into 1 inch balls.
• In a small bowl, beat egg white.
• Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans.
• Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• Flatten slightly.
• Bake at 375°F for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.

SWEDISH PECAN COOKIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar. Stir in flour and pecans. Add vanilla. Chill in refrigerator for one hour. Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough into small balls between palms of your hands and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press down on each ball with the tines of a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while still warm. Makes about 3 dozen. Unbaked cookie dough can be kept in the refrigerator for several days, or can be frozen for 6 months.