Swedish Wedding Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Scrumptious Swedish Wedding Cookies for a perfect tea time snack

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup vegan margarine , room temperature ( recipe 's author uses Earth Balance )
	1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 tablespoon water
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup pecans , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

144

Sugar

Fat

11g

Swedish wedding cookies, also known as snowball cookies, are a popular pastry in Sweden, especially during Christmas or special occasions like weddings. These bite-sized cookies are made with only a few simple ingredients, including pecans and vegan margarine, and are easy to make. They are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee as a snack or bring them to a party as a dessert. The powdered sugar dusted on top also gives them a touch of elegance, making them the perfect addition to your tea time table.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, beat vegan margarine until light and fluffy.
3.	Gradually add confectioners' sugar, water, and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour and pecans together.
5.	Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
6.	Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet with enough space between them.
7.	Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden in colour and fragrant.
8.	Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These Swedish wedding cookies are crispy on the outside and nutty and crumbly on the inside.

They are an excellent sweet treat to have with your tea or coffee.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories, fat, and sugar, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are not suitable for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The pecans in this recipe are a good source of protein and fiber, and they are also rich in heart-healthy fats and minerals such as magnesium and zinc.