Swedish Butter Cookies are one of my most treasured recipes, passed down through generations of my family. These little golden delights are so simple to make, yet they bring such joy to anyone who bites into them.
What makes these cookies truly special is the beautiful combination of rich butter and a touch of syrup that creates the most wonderfully tender texture. The baking soda gives them just the right amount of lift, making them light and crispy on the edges while staying soft in the center.
I love baking these with my grandchildren during the holidays, and watching their faces light up when they taste one warm from the oven never gets old. These cookies are perfect for sharing with neighbors or tucking into a tin for someone special—they always remind people of home and love.
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Swedish Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Syrup
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- 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 300F 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.
