Swedish Jam Shortbread

Swedish Jam Shortbread, also known as ‘Syltkakor’, is a traditional Swedish cookie that is often served during fika, a Swedish coffee break.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Swedish Jam Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Swedish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 200 gram Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Jam (any flavor)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and sugar together.
3. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
4. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until the dough comes together.
6. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
7. Spread the jam evenly over the dough.
8. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.