Swedish Christmas Cookies

Invite the warm, spiced aromas of a traditional Swedish holiday into your home with these irresistible Swedish Christmas Cookies. Perfectly soft and delicately spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies capture the essence of festive baking. Sweetened with a hint of dark brown sugar and molasses, each bite delivers a rich, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with a mug of mulled wine or hot cocoa. The recipe is simple and quick, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and yielding two dozen cookies, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or homemade gift baskets. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Bring Scandinavian charm to your Christmas celebrations with this timeless holiday cookie recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 100 grams dark brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 60 ml molasses
• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg and molasses to the creamed mixture and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked. Do not overcook as they continue to set while cooling.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a festive touch before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(793.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2764.1

Total Fat 10.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 2600.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 641.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 408.5g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 341.0mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 1720.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 91.5%