Vaniljkakor Swedish Vanilla Cookies
Delight in the timeless charm of Vaniljkakor, traditional Swedish vanilla cookies that are as elegant as they are irresistible. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are crafted with a buttery, tender dough infused with pure vanilla extract, creating a heavenly aroma and flavor. A touch of cornstarch ensures the cookies achieve their signature delicate crumb, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds an irresistible hint of sweetness. Perfectly balanced in texture and flavor, these cookies are easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven. Whether you’re hosting a fika (Swedish coffee break) or simply craving a light and elegant dessert, Vaniljkakor cookies are guaranteed to impress. Traditionally shaped with round or floral cookie cutters, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
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Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 25 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Use a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for this step.
Step 3
Add the pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll the dough out to a thickness of about 6-7 mm (1/4 inch).
Step 7
Use a cookie cutter of your choice (traditionally round or floral shapes work well) to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just lightly begin to turn golden. Keep a close eye as they can overbake quickly.
Step 9
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (408.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2332.9 |
| Total Fat 192.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 112.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 498.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 171.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 125.1g | |
| Protein 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 49.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 53.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories