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Swedish Rye Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: mittenmaker 

"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."
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This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  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.
  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 small hole off center with a thimble (to hang on tree when done).
  4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or until slightly brown. Cool and hang on tree with ribbon or yarn.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2005 by MURROW5 
This cookie was light and tasty. It reminded us of shortbread but with more flavor. We also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 4, 2003 by JPOSKOZI 
This surprisingly addictive cookie is light and crisp! It's fabulous dunked in coffe or hot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 2, 2007 by Rromabella 
This recipe smells exactly like my grandmothers Swedish Rye Bread baking. A new family... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Swedish Rye Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 137

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 132mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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