Swedish Pecan Cookies Recipes

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SCANDINAVIAN PECAN COOKIES

We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share her simple recipe. The pretty nut-topped treats are so special you could give a home-baked batch as a gift. -Laurie Knoke DeKalb, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Scandinavian Pecan Cookies image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour until blended. , Shape into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES

When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her two blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then a few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are real winners!-Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Butter Pecan Cookies image

Steps:

  • Place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking pan. Bake at 325° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in toasted pecans, pressing nuts into dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip pecan halves in egg white, then gently press one into each ball. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

1-3/4 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup pecan halves

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES

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



Swedish Butter Cookies image

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.

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

PECAN MELTAWAYS

This sweet, nutty pecan balls recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Pecan Meltaways image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES

Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event when she served this scrumptious treat. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6



Pecan Crescent Cookies image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans., Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

SWEDISH BUTTER STRIPS OR MAPLE PECAN STRIPS (COOKIES)

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



Swedish Butter Strips or Maple Pecan Strips (Cookies) image

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

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

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