Swedish Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 84 Cuisine: Swedish

Swedish Cookies are buttery, nutty treats with a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. These classic cookies feature a tender crumb and delightful crunch from nuts, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or everyday snacking. Their simple ingredients and straightforward process make them a timeless favorite for all baking enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup butter or oleo
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Blend in the remaining ingredients: flour, soda, salt, and nuts.
  4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

933 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 60.7g 78% DV
Carbs 76.5g 28% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9864.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 507mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 106.5mg 8% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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