Best 9 Swedish Pecan Butter Cookies Recipes

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Swedish pecan butter cookies, also known as Pecannötter, are a beloved treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pecans with the buttery goodness of shortbread cookies. They are a staple of Swedish holiday baking and are often enjoyed during Christmas and other special occasions. These cookies are characterized by their delicate texture, crisp edges, and the distinctive pecan halves that adorn their tops. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create perfect Swedish pecan butter cookies that will impress your family and friends.

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SWEDISH PECAN BUTTER COOKIES



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Among our large family's Christmas Eve traditions is enjoying these delectable cookies-one of the 20 varieties my sister bakes for the holiday. They have a pleasing pecan flavor and are so buttery and delicate, they almost melt in your mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Additional chopped pecans
Halved red maraschino cherries or red jelly of your choice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEDISH PECANS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by murphy91781

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. Pecans
2/3 c. Sugar
2 Egg Whites
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Salt (optional)
1 stick of butter

Steps:

  • Heat ovent to 350 degrees. Roast pecans for 8 min. Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt - add to stiffly beaten egg whites. Stir in pecans. Melt 1 stick butter on cookie sheet. Add pecans to cookie sheet. Bake for 30 min, turning nuts 3 times. Store in tight container.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar

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 BUTTER STRIPS OR MAPLE PECAN STRIPS (COOKIES)



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Make and share this Swedish Butter Strips or Maple Pecan Strips (Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips (for Swedish Butter Strips) or 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring (for maple pecan squares)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (360° at high altitude).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt; blend in remaining ingredients.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and shape into 12" rolls.
  • Place 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten with a floured fork to 1/4" high.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until delicately browned (golden) at the edges.
  • Cool for a few minutes and cut with a sharp knife into 1" diagonals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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These Butter Pecan Cookies are a Swedish classic! A buttery, brown-sugar-rich shortbread dough, nestled under a pecan half. Only 6 ingredients! So easy.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup salted butter (softened)
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use kosher salt)
50-60 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat it for at least 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom.
  • Add the egg yolk and beat well.
  • Add the flour & salt. Mix until it forms a ball, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. When all the flour is incorporated, stop beating. (Over beating makes for a tough dough.)
  • Cover the bowl and chill for about an hour. (If you are doubling the recipe, be sure to chill for more like 2-3 hours. They will bake flat if the dough is not cold. You can freeze the dough too, if you want.)
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Form the dough into 1 inch balls. Place on the cookie sheet with one inch of space in between each cookie.
  • Flatten each ball once with a fork. If the fork is sticking, dip it in flour, then press on the cookie.
  • Press a pecan on top, perpendicular to the fork marks.
  • Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes or until they are no longer shiny on the top or edges.* I don't let mine get brown, or if they do, it is a very small amount on the bottom edges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 73 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES



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Made with hard boiled egg yolks to add a twist of body and flavor to the usual cookie press spritz!

Provided by CECILIAMORISON

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 109.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SWEDISH PECAN-TOPPED DREAM COOKIES



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Basically a sugar cookie wrapped around a pecan.

Provided by cakeeater567

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cake flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 whole pecans

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SWEDISH PECAN COOKIES RECIPE



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Provided by á-3634

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 C pecans - chopped
1 C butter - softened
1/2 C confectioners sugar - sifted
1 3/4 C flour
1 tsp vanilla

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.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES



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I got this recipe from my mother who said she's had it so long she no longer remembers where it came from. She always made these at Christmas while I was growing up. I made them last Christmas and used pomegranit jelly. I don't actually know how much jelly is in the recipe, but this site apparently doesn't like that, so I made something up. Use whatever amount you like. They're my favorite cookies!

Provided by OhSusannah

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 tablespoon cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pecans, chopped fine
3/4 cup jelly, of your choice for filling

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add egg yolk, cream and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add flour sifted with soda, then half of chopped nuts.
  • Form dough into small balls, dip in egg white, then dip in chopped pecans.
  • Make small indent in center of each cookie and fill with jelly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Remove carefully, as they are fragile.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality butter and cream cheese. This will give your cookies a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth, even cookie dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Swedish pecan butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. With their rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a festive cookie recipe, give these Swedish pecan butter cookies a try.

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