Swedish Kringles Recipe
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Swedish Kringles

By: Jodie Hay 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 427 | Total Fat: 27.4g | Cholesterol: 147mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JAN01   view full review
You can use milk rather than the heavy cream-it still tastes delicious. Really tastes best if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by 1DRIFTER   view full review
This is one of my favorite pastries. It looks & tastes so fancy but is easy to make. I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2006 by tlarson Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Try boiling 1 cup of water with 1/2 cup butter. Take it off the heat and stir in 1 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by larkspur   view full review
This was just okay to me. It was very rich and buttery, but didn't have much flavor, besides...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by FOLIEDEVIE   view full review
This is EXACTLY what my Norwegian grandma made every year for Christmas (shaped into an oval...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by Auntie Hools   view full review
If you're looking for my Great Grandma Bertha's kringle recipe, this is IT! Don't listen to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Kel   view full review
This came out wonderful! Thank you for this lovely recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by LadyJ   view full review
This is a must have at Christmas for our family.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by maryscookin   view full review
Enjoyed this and expect to make it again! Next time I will add almond extract to the bottom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by Amy   view full review
My boyfriend is half swedish so I decided to make this as a surprise for him. I thought it was...

 

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