Best 6 Swedish Cookies Brunscrackers Recipes
Swedish Cookies Brunscrackers, also known as Brunskakers, Brunslikar and sometimes just simply Brun, are thin, crispy cookies with a distinct dark chocolate flavor. They are believed to have originated in Sweden in the 19th century, but since then have become a popular treat all around the world. This easy-to-make cookie will satisfy your chocolate craving without being too rich. There are many different recipes available online for this delicious treat, so you're sure to find one that suits your taste.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SWEDISH COOKIES (BRUNSCRACKERS)
This is a recipe that my husband's nana has made for years. They are the easiest cookies I have ever made. The ingredients were harder to find than it was to make the cookies. They are like potato chips, you cannot eat just one!
Provided by SHEILAKAY77
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 37m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and golden syrup; mix well. Stir in the flour and mix until just incorporated. Form dough into two, 1 inch thick elongated rolls the length of your cookie pan. Place them on the cookie pan with enough space in between for them to spread.
- Bake in preheated oven until they are light golden brown and have flattened; about 20 to 22 minutes if using margarine, or 13 to 15 minutes if using butter. Remove from oven and let cool slightly for about 3 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 to 2 inch strips while still warm. Remove individual cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 216.3 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield about 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
- Put the butter and confectioners' sugar in a food processor, and process until smooth. Pulse in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until combined. Add the flour mixture and process to make a soft buttery dough. Divide the dough in half onto 2 (12-inch long) sheets of plastic wrap. Using the plastic, shape into rough logs. Refrigerate the dough logs for 30 minutes until just firm enough to shape into uniform logs, 8-inches long by 2-inches in diameter. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Scatter either the sanding sugars or toasted nuts on a work surface and roll the logs until completely coated. Cut into 1/4-inch thick cookies and space about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cookies on the pan on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES
It's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and children-but anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this treat. My recipe is "well-traveled" among our friends and neighbors. -Sue Soderland, Elgin, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SWEDISH COOKIES (BRUNSCRACKERS)
This is a recipe that my husband's nana has made for years. They are the easiest cookies I have ever made. The ingredients were harder to find than it was to make the cookies. They are like potato chips, you cannot eat just one!
Provided by SHEILAKAY77
Categories Scandinavian Recipes
Time 37m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and golden syrup; mix well. Stir in the flour and mix until just incorporated. Form dough into two, 1 inch thick elongated rolls the length of your cookie pan. Place them on the cookie pan with enough space in between for them to spread.
- Bake in preheated oven until they are light golden brown and have flattened; about 20 to 22 minutes if using margarine, or 13 to 15 minutes if using butter. Remove from oven and let cool slightly for about 3 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 to 2 inch strips while still warm. Remove individual cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 216.3 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
SWEDISH HEIRLOOM COOKIES
This classic holiday cookie from Southern Living will melt in your mouth. The extra vanilla amount combines great with the almonds. You can divide the dough and tint in different colors before you shape. They freeze wonderfully, too.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8, Protein 4.1
VANILJKAKOR (SWEDISH VANILLA COOKIES)
This is one of my favorite cookies. It's from my Swedish Grandma. They are very simple, but I think that's what I like about them. Very tender and rich.
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar well.
- Gradually add sugar, and cream until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and flour, blend thoroughly.
- Roll into walnut-sized balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Make a nice indentation in top of each cookie, I use the end (the handle end)of a wooden spoon for this.
- Put a little bit of jelly or jam into each indentation.
- Bake in 350º oven for at least 15 minutes or til pale golden yellow.
- Cool, then sift powdered sugar over them.
- *Tips for measuring four!
- When recipes say "flour, sifted", it means to measure the flour into a sifter, then sift into the rest of the ingredients.
- When a recipe says "sifted flour", that means that you sift flour into a separate bowl first, then measure it, then add to the rest of the ingredients. In this recipe, if you don't sift the flour first, you will be adding too much, and your dough will be a little dry and hard to work with.
- Also, lightly spoon your flour into your measuring cup, don't scoop it from the bag or your bowl. Scooping it compacts the flour and you will be adding too much whether it has been sifted first or not. (Then always level it off with the straight edge of a knife.).
- Some recipes are "forgiving", but baking recipes aren't always that forgiving! Correct measuring can be extremely important.
- Hope this helps! :).
Tips:
- Mise en place. Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be. Look for organic, unbleached flour, pure vanilla extract, and real butter.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The temperature of the oven will affect the texture of the cookies. For crispy cookies, bake them at a higher temperature. For chewy cookies, bake them at a lower temperature.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
Brunscrackers are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack, a dessert, or a gift. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect brunscrackers at home. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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