Swedish Rye Cookies Recipe
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Swedish Rye Cookies

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."

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Creamy Hot Cocoa
 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by Swaswa   view full review
These were quite easy to make. I was a little confused at the rather odd measurement of 1/8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by MURROW5   view full review
This cookie was light and tasty. It reminded us of shortbread but with more flavor. We also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by JPOSKOZI   view full review
This surprisingly addictive cookie is light and crisp! It's fabulous dunked in coffe or hot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by STARFLOWER   view full review
Made these this Christmas, but my family did not like them. I also tried a recipe for Swedish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by Rromabella   view full review
This recipe smells exactly like my grandmothers Swedish Rye Bread baking. A new family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Sat   view full review
These cookies are strangely addicting! I was a bit confused though: there is no baking time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Marina   view full review
Best cookie! Easy and delicious, I  baked for 20 minutes and turned it over twice

 

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