Swedish Rye Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Swedish Rye Cookies Recipe). This cookie has been hung on the family Christmas tree for generations. Guests take a treat from the tree and sit down for a cup of cheer. The first request from family members who cannot be home for Christmas is that we send a box of these as soon as possible.

Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Swedish Rye Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

softened

¼ cup white sugar

½ cup rye flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

⅛ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons water

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in rye flour all-purpose flour baking powder and salt. Mix well and add enough water to moisten dough.

Step 3

Roll out onto floured board. The thinner the dough the crispier the cookies will be. Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds using cutter or floured glass. Cut a small hole off center in each cookie using a thimble.

Step 4

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets until slightly browned 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Hang on a Christmas tree with ribbon or yarn.

Nutritional Information

Swedish Rye Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 137.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 15.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 7.8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 236.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 7%

Folate: 20.3mcg 5%

Calcium: 7.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 5.5mg 2%

Potassium: 23.5mg 1%

Sodium: 55mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 70.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.