BUTTER COOKIES (SWEDISH)
Yum! These are the perfect thumbprint cookies. The dough is buttery and barely sweet; similar to a shortbread thumbprint cookie. Filling the well with your favorite sweet jam is what adds sweetness to the cookies. Not only are these delicious, but they're also easy enough to make so the kids can help prepare them. We used...
Provided by Wendy Levier
Categories Cookies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 or 375 convection. Lightly butter cookie trays with aluminum lining.
- 2. Cream butter well. Add sugar and cream well again.
- 3. Add egg and vanilla. Cream once more.
- 4. Wisk flour and baking powder together briefly (or sift).
- 5. Add flour mix to butter mix gradually.
- 6. Combine until you have a smooth dough.
- 7. Form into small balls.
- 8. Press balls down with either thumb or thimble to make a nice dent in the middle of each. Dip finger or thimble in flour when needed for a clean release.
- 9. Fill each dent with a jelly, colored sugar or candied fruit of your choice. Grape jelly, strawberry jelly and apricot are favorites.
- 10. Bake for 8 to 10 min until lightly browned then move to cooling rack.
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Roki Roki
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look with the powdered sugar on top. They're so elegant and festive. I often make them for special occasions, like Christmas or Valentine's Day.
aminga macky
[email protected]These cookies are a great make-ahead cookie. I often make a batch of them on the weekend, and then I store them in the freezer. They're always a welcome treat when I have a sweet craving.
Jameelah Mapp
[email protected]I've tried many different butter cookie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The cookies are light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the way they melt in your mouth.
Ellen Akaribo
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way they look with the sugar crystals on top. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Sean Derd
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. I sold out of them in no time. Everyone loved the way they looked and tasted.
Shoaib Somroo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way they smell when they're baking.
Nick Pick
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few basic ingredients, and they're so delicious. I often make a double batch so I can have some on hand for snacks or to give as gifts.
ericawxa
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over after making meringues or macarons, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.
Brian Ngubane
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out beautifully. They're the perfect cookie for a quick and easy snack.
Wafula Peter
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I made them for a party last weekend, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is just perfect.
Prince Nahid
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way they melt in your mouth.
Mr Filipino
[email protected]These butter cookies are a delightful treat! They have a delicate, buttery flavor and a wonderful crumbly texture. I love the simplicity of the recipe, and the cookies are always a hit with my family and friends.