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Swedish Kringles

SUBMITTED BY: Jodie Hay  PHOTO BY: Amy 

"This is a flakey bar type treat that my mom made many times when I was a kid. It is a tasty almond flavored treat that is nice at Christmas-time!"
Swedish Kringles Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To make the dough cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour using a knife or pastry blender. Add water as needed and mix until crumbly, leaving pea sized chunks. On a floured surface roll the dough out to 3 or 4 inches in width. Place on a rectangular cookie sheet.
  3. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour; mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over dough.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. The pastry will fall a little as it cools.
  5. Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, cream, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over pastry as soon as it's removed from the oven.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JAN01 
You can use milk rather than the heavy cream-it still tastes delicious. Really tastes best if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2006 by tlarson 
Try boiling 1 cup of water with 1/2 cup butter. Take it off the heat and stir in 1 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by FOLIEDEVIE 
This is EXACTLY what my Norwegian grandma made every year for Christmas (shaped into an oval... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2005 by LOVEMYCADILLAC 
Very, very good...I added sliced almonds over the top to carry out the almond flavor & make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Kel 
This came out wonderful! Thank you for this lovely recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by foodwiz 
I had a similar recipe years ago, but lost it. This one was much easier and just as tasty! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by Amy 
My boyfriend is half swedish so I decided to make this as a surprise for him. I thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by 1DRIFTER 
This is one of my favorite pastries. It looks & tastes so fancy but is easy to make. I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by APRILJENOOCH 
We've been making this for generations in my family, and it's a must-have every Christmas. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by LadyJ 
This is a must have at Christmas for our family. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Swedish Kringles

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 431

  • Total Fat: 27.3g
  • Cholesterol: 148mg
  • Sodium: 275mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 5.9g

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