Swedish Tea Cakes
Elevate your teatime snacks with these melt-in-your-mouth Swedish Tea Cakes, a classic treat known for their delicate texture and nutty sweetness. These bite-sized delights feature a rich buttery dough blended with finely chopped pecans or walnuts and a hint of vanilla, creating a crumbly yet tender cookie that practically dissolves as you take a bite. Perfectly baked to a light golden hue, they’re generously coated in powdered sugar for an irresistibly snowy finish. Ready in under 40 minutes, these tea cakes are a stunning addition to holiday trays, afternoon tea spreads, or celebratory gatherings. Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee or your favorite herbal tea for a cozy, indulgent experience. Keywords: Swedish Tea Cakes, powdered sugar cookies, tea party recipes, holiday desserts, nutty cookie recipes, quick and easy baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. The dough will be slightly crumbly.
Stir in the finely chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. Do not let the tops brown.
Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them generously in powdered sugar to coat. For an extra snowy look, roll them a second time in powdered sugar just before serving.
Enjoy your Swedish Tea Cakes with a hot cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.3 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
