Best 8 Swedish Jam Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Swedish Jam Cookies, a traditional treat that embodies the essence of Scandinavian baking. These delicate cookies, known as Hallongrottor in Swedish, are characterized by their crispy outer shell and a sweet, fruity center made with a dollop of homemade or store-bought jam. This recipe article presents a collection of variations on these classic cookies, each offering a unique twist on the original. From traditional recipes that capture the authentic Swedish experience to creative interpretations that incorporate modern flavors, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you in creating these delectable cookies that are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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

SWEDISH HALLONGROTTOR COOKIES (RASPBERRY CAVES)



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Just about every one of my friends who has tasted these cookies has requested this recipe...So I figured why not share it with everyone. Very easy and yummy!

Provided by RoRo

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
16 teaspoons raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 16-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar; beat to combine.
  • Divide dough in 1/2 and divide each 1/2 into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place a ball of dough into each prepared muffin cup; make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball with a flour-coated thumb. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

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 JAM COOKIES



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For those who make their own preserves or jellies, this is a real opportunity to show them off. This recipe has been handed down four generations, and is a real favorite.

Provided by CAROL GUTT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup dark corn syrup
1 egg, separated
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the corn syrup and egg yolk. Gradually stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls, dip them in the egg white, then roll them in the nuts. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Fill each indention with a small amount of jam while cookies are still warm. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
Raspberry and/or apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until they are just combined and then add the vanilla. Separately, sift together the flour and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Dump on a floured board and roll together into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. (If you have a scale they should each weigh 1 ounce.) Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of jam into each indentation. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the coconut is a golden brown. Cool and serve.

JAM FILLED BUTTER COOKIES



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This cookie recipe has been in my mother's family for more years than I've been alive. It's my favorite cookie; my comfort food!

Provided by MKHG

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

ROSENMUNNAR



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Swedish thumbprint cookies.

Provided by G. Crandall

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted flour, and mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Imprint your thumb in the center to make a 1/2-inch indentation. Fill with your favorite preserves.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 37.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

VANILJKAKOR (SWEDISH VANILLA COOKIES)



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This is one of my favorite cookies. It's from my Swedish Grandma. They are very simple, but I think that's what I like about them. Very tender and rich.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon good vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/3 cup raspberry jam (or assorted jams and jellies)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Gradually add sugar, and cream until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and flour, blend thoroughly.
  • Roll into walnut-sized balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Make a nice indentation in top of each cookie, I use the end (the handle end)of a wooden spoon for this.
  • Put a little bit of jelly or jam into each indentation.
  • Bake in 350º oven for at least 15 minutes or til pale golden yellow.
  • Cool, then sift powdered sugar over them.
  • *Tips for measuring four!
  • When recipes say "flour, sifted", it means to measure the flour into a sifter, then sift into the rest of the ingredients.
  • When a recipe says "sifted flour", that means that you sift flour into a separate bowl first, then measure it, then add to the rest of the ingredients. In this recipe, if you don't sift the flour first, you will be adding too much, and your dough will be a little dry and hard to work with.
  • Also, lightly spoon your flour into your measuring cup, don't scoop it from the bag or your bowl. Scooping it compacts the flour and you will be adding too much whether it has been sifted first or not. (Then always level it off with the straight edge of a knife.).
  • Some recipes are "forgiving", but baking recipes aren't always that forgiving! Correct measuring can be extremely important.
  • Hope this helps! :).

ROSENMUNNAR (SWEDISH THUMBPRINT COOKIES)



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Make and share this Rosenmunnar (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Swedish

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted flour, and mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Imprint your thumb in the center to make a 1/2-inch indentation. Fill with your favorite preserves.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
  • If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the cookie dough.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter and flour for the best results.
  • Chill the cookie dough before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Preheat the oven properly to ensure even baking.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These classic Swedish jam cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or a festive dessert, these cookies are sure to satisfy. With their delicate flavor and crumbly texture, these cookies are a perfect addition to any cookie platter or holiday gathering. So, if you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these Swedish jam cookies a try!

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