Best 2 Swedish Wafers Recipes

Swedish wafers, known as "rån" in Swedish, are a delicate and crispy cookie that originated in Sweden. These wafer-thin cookies are traditionally served during Christmas and other special occasions and have become a beloved treat worldwide. With their light, crispy texture and delicate flavor, Swedish wafers are a perfect complement to coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. If you're looking for a delightful addition to your holiday baking or a unique treat to enjoy anytime, embark on this culinary journey to discover the best recipe for creating these delectable Swedish wafers.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH CREAM WAFERS

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These are crisp and puffy sandwich cookies. The filling can be colored to match any occasion.

Provided by Brenda

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring

Steps:

Combine the 1 cup butter, cream and sifted flour. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
On a floured board, roll out 1/3 of the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Transfer rounds to waxed paper heavily covered with white sugar. Turn rounds so that both sides are coated with sugar. Place rounds on ungreased baking sheets and prick each round with a fork about 4 times. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes. Let cookies cool then put 2 cookies together with the filling.
To Make Filling: Blend the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, the confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and vanilla together. Tint with food coloring, if desired. You may double the filling for a nicer looking cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SWEDISH WAFERS

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Categories Cookies Dairy Dessert Bake Christmas Hanukkah Bastille Day

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup soft butter plus ¼ cup soft butter for filling
1/3 cup thick cream (35%) (I use whipping cream.)
2 cups sifted flour
¾ cup sifted powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

Swedish Wafers Mix thoroughly 1 cup soft butter 1/3 cup thick cream (35%) (I use whipping cream.) 2 cups sifted flour Chill at least one hour. Roll out 1/8" inch thick. Cut into 1 ½ inch rounds (or a little bigger-I usually use a small juice glass as a cutter). Transfer to waxed paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning rounds with a spatula to coat both sides with sugar. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Prick in about 4 places with a fork. Bake until slightly puffy but not brown. Put two cooled cookies together with Creamy Butter Filling. Repeat until dough is used up. Temperature: 375 degrees (quick mod. oven) Time: Bake 7 to 9 min. Amount: About 5 doz. 1 ½ inch double cookies. (This is more than I usually get from this recipe, but mine are bigger than an inch and a half.) Creamy Butter Filling Blend together ¼ cup soft butter, ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. vanilla. (Since we're all worried about using raw eggs in recipes any more, I usually zap the egg yolk for 10 or 15 seconds in the microwave before I put it in the frosting mix. You have to be prepared to experiment a bit because it still needs to be almost runny.)

Tips:

Use high-quality butter. This will give your wafers a rich, flavorful taste.
Make sure your butter and sugar are at room temperature. This will help them cream together more easily.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your wafers tough.
Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent the wafers from sticking to your rolling pin.
Use a light touch when rolling out the dough. Rolling too hard will make your wafers thick and dense.
Bake the wafers until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are crispy and flavorful.
Let the wafers cool completely before storing them. This will help them stay crispy.

Conclusion:

Swedish wafers are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used in a variety of desserts. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these tasty treats at home. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Swedish wafers a try!