Drmmar Traditional Swedish Dream Cookies
Delightfully light and melt-in-your-mouth tender, Drömmar—traditional Swedish dream cookies—are the perfect balance of simplicity and charm. These classic Scandinavian treats are made with a handful of pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, but their signature texture comes from the unique addition of ammonium carbonate (hartshorn), a traditional leavening agent that creates a delicate, airy crumb. With their subtle vanilla aroma and crisp yet soft bite, these cookies are a true testament to the magic of minimalism in baking. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy coffee breaks, or as a sweet snack to savor any time. Serve these dreamy cookies as they are or alongside tea or coffee for a quintessential Swedish fika experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ammonium carbonate (hartshorn)
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
Mix in the vanilla extract and continue beating until well incorporated.
In a small bowl, combine the ammonium carbonate with the flour. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball, and place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. The cookies should remain pale and should not brown; they are done when the tops look dry and slightly cracked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the sheets. They will firm up as they cool.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy with your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.2 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.2 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
