Swedish Wedding Cookies
Delightfully crumbly, buttery, and coated in a double layer of powdered sugar, Swedish Wedding Cookies bring elegance and simplicity to your dessert table. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are made with finely chopped pecans or walnuts, lending a subtle nutty richness to the tender cookie base. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake, this recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, weddings, or everyday indulgence. Rolled in snowy powdered sugar while still warm, these cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness with a light, golden exterior. Ideal for pairing with coffee or tea, these classic cookies are a timeless favorite that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 120 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the pure vanilla extract until incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes, or until they are still warm but cool enough to handle.
Place the powdered sugar for coating in a shallow bowl. Roll each warm cookie gently in the powdered sugar, coating it completely, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, roll them in the powdered sugar a second time for a thicker and sweeter coating.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy these delightful cookies with coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.0 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 762 mg | 16% | |
*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.
