Best 5 Swedish Butter Strips Or Maple Pecan Strips Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Swedish Butter Strips and Maple Pecan Strips, two classic cookie recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. These cookies, hailing from the culinary traditions of Sweden, are renowned for their rich flavors, crispy textures, and irresistible charm.

Swedish Butter Strips, also known as "Brytbröd" in Swedish, are characterized by their flaky layers and buttery goodness. These cookies are made with a simple dough that is rolled and cut into strips before being baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that is perfect for any occasion.

Maple Pecan Strips, on the other hand, combine the sweet taste of maple syrup with the nutty crunch of pecans. These cookies feature a chewy oat-based dough that is generously filled with maple syrup and chopped pecans. After baking, the cookies are rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Whether you prefer the classic taste of Swedish Butter Strips or the irresistible combination of maple and pecans, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to Sweden with these delightful treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S SWEDISH STRIPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Karen_W

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 cup raspberry jam
2 Tbsp. icing sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and salt, mix well. Add flour and combine. Place cookie batter on an ungreased 12"x15" cookie sheet and roll with a rolling pin to 1/4" thickness. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. While cookie is hot, spread thinly with jam and dust with icing sugar. Sprinkle with nuts. Press nuts gently into cookie to stick. Cut immediately into 1"x3" strips.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES



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It's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and children-but anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this treat. My recipe is "well-traveled" among our friends and neighbors. -Sue Soderland, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add syrup. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 9-in. log. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEDISH BUTTER STRIPS OR MAPLE PECAN STRIPS (COOKIES)



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Make and share this Swedish Butter Strips or Maple Pecan Strips (Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips (for Swedish Butter Strips) or 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring (for maple pecan squares)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (360° at high altitude).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt; blend in remaining ingredients.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and shape into 12" rolls.
  • Place 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten with a floured fork to 1/4" high.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until delicately browned (golden) at the edges.
  • Cool for a few minutes and cut with a sharp knife into 1" diagonals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9

MAPLE PECAN COOKIES



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When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received recipe requests for these frosted goodies, I knew I had a winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in white chips and pecans., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost each cookie with 1 teaspoon frosting; top with a pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES



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From 'Taste of Home Cookies' - These are a crisp butter cookie with a secret ingredient. What coffee does for chocolate, the very small amount of maple syrup does for these butter cookies - rich, buttery, mmmmm! The dough rolls into logs and I cut with a pizza cutter for quick production.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add maple syrup; mix well.
  • Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Divide the dough into eight portions; Roll each portion into a 9-inch log.
  • Place 3-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 300°F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cut into 1-inch slices (I use a pizza cutter and go through all on a sheet at once).
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 428.7, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 37.4, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • For the Swedish Butter Strips, use a sharp knife to get clean, even cuts.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • For the Maple Pecan Strips, use a serrated knife to cut the dough into strips.
  • Brush the strips with maple syrup before baking to give them a sweet glaze.
  • Sprinkle the strips with chopped pecans before baking for a nutty flavor.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Both the Swedish Butter Strips and Maple Pecan Strips are delicious and easy-to-make cookies that are perfect for any occasion. The Swedish Butter Strips are a classic Swedish cookie that is loved by people of all ages. The Maple Pecan Strips are a sweet and nutty cookie that is perfect for a special occasion. No matter which cookie you choose to make, you are sure to enjoy these delicious treats.

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