Sylt Kakor (Swedish Jam Cake Cookies)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Sylt Kakor - Swedish Jam Cake Cookies

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

136

Sugar

13g

Fat

Sylt Kakor, also called Swedish Jam Cake Cookies, are a classic Scandinavian cookie. These are buttery cookies with a fruity jam filling and an extra sweet powdered sugar coating on top, giving it a delicious taste. The dough is quite forgiving and effortless to work with, so even if you're new to baking, these cookies are a perfect starting point! This recipe yields 30 Sylt Kakor in about an hour’s time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3.	Gradually add flour and stir until a smooth dough forms.
4.	Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5.	Roll the dough out into a rectangle shape on a mildly floured work surface.
6.	Spread jam over 2/3 of the dough.
7.	Fold both ends of the rectangle into the center, then fold over again so the ends meet in the middle and make a long, narrow log.
8.	Cut half-inch slices, set on greased cookie sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
9.	Sprinkle powdered sugar over warm cookies and let cool.

PROS

These cookies are simple and delicious, with a buttery and tender texture, the jam gives them a fruity flavor, and the powdered sugar makes them extra sweet.

Sylt Kakor is perfect for those who want a quick and easy homemade treat!

CONS

These cookies can be too sweet for some people.

Also, they might be fragile, so be careful while handling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies contain high sugar and butter content, so it’s best to eat them in moderation.
However, they might boost your mood since they are sweet and comforting.

	3/4 cup butter
	2 1/2 cups flour
	2 1/2 cups sugar
	6 tablespoons powdered sugar
	2 teaspoons milk