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In Swedish, Norska Nötkakor means Norwegian nut cookies. Growing up, these cookies were a staple during Christmas in my family. Alongside pepparkakor, klenäter, and more, my Swedish grandmother would bake them for our festive celebrations. However, the origin of the name “Norwegian nut cookies” remains Read More
Vaniljfudge: Swedish Style Vanilla Fudge is almost creamy in texture. Its soft, very sweet, and delicious! Swedish Fudge vs. American Fudge I have found that Swedish style fudge is soft and creamy. American fudge, while also sweet and delicious, has a very different texture. It’s Read More
Kolasnittar, also known as Swedish caramel cookies or caramel slices, are a popular type of cookie in Sweden. The word “kolasnittar” translates to “caramel slices” or “caramel cuts” in English. These cookies have a slightly chewy texture when freshly baked but become crisp as they Read More
Vörtbröd: Wort Bread is a heavily spiced bread traditionally served on the julbord, or christmas table. This bread is lightly sweet, a little bitter and delicious with a bit of Christmas ham! This recipe contains quite a few Sweden-specific ingredients. Get this and 23 more Read More
Drömmar means “dreams” in Swedish and these cookies truly live up to their dreamy name. They are light, crumbly, easy to make, and totally addictive. Swedish Dreams Drömmar: Dream Cookies have been a Swedish tradition since the early 20th century. People love them because they’re Read More
Unlike American or British gingerbread, Moderna Pepparkakor: Modern Swedish Gingerbread Cookies are thin and crisp. They are heavily spiced with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. This recipe is straightforward and forgiving. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Days of Christmas! Read More
It’s the beginning of December, and as we’re approaching Christmas, let’s kick off the season with Lingonkaka: Lingonberry Cake. This cake is not limited strictly to Christmas so you can enjoy it throughout the year. It serves as a fantastic bridge between late fall, Thanksgiving, Read More
Saffransbullar: Swedish Saffron Buns are essentially cardamom buns but instead of cardamom dough and cardamom butter filling these use saffron dough and vanilla butter filling. They are the sweeter and butterier sister of lussekatter. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: Read More
Falling leaves have been replaced by falling snow. Wooden turkeys on the mantle have been replaced by garlands and advent candles. Christmas time is truly upon us and I couldn’t be more excited to announce: I’ve written another ebook!! 24 Days of Christmas is a Read More
It took me quite a while to nail this Cranberry Curd Tart because it’s a bit of a challenge to make, but trust me, the results are absolutely stunning. The flavors are a bit on the sophisticated side. It’s definitely not a dessert for the Read More