Sara’s Swedish Gem Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Sara's Swedish Gem Cookies: The perfect blend of buttery goodness and nutty crunch

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

10g

Fat

17g

Sara's Swedish Gem Cookies are a traditional holiday cookie commonly made in Sweden. They are known for their buttery cookie dough and pecan coating with raspberry preserves. The recipe dates back to the early 20th century, and it has since become a staple for many Swedish families. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy during winter nights.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F, and prepare parchment paper over baking sheet.
2.	In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
3.	Add flour and egg yolks. Mix well until dough becomes creamy.
4.	Whisk egg white in a separate bowl until bubbly.
5.	Take small portions of dough, roll into balls, dip them in egg white and coat with chopped pecans.
6.	Press thumb into each cookie to create a well, then place them on the prepared sheet.
7.	Spoon raspberry preserves into each well.
8.	Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Sara’s Swedish Gem cookies are melt-in-your-mouth buttery with a satisfying nutty crunch.

They are perfect for holidays and celebrations among your family and friends.

CONS

These cookies are high in fat and calories, so you should enjoy them in moderation.

Individuals with nut allergies should avoid eating them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, Sara’s Swedish Gem cookies still have a few benefits.
They contain some protein from the pecans, and the raspberry preserves have many health benefits, including being an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants that help to fight inflammation.

	1 cup butter
	1/2 cup sugar
	2 cups flour
	2 egg yolks
	2 egg whites
	1 1/2 - 2 cups pecans , chopped
	raspberry preserves