Last Updated on 2021-07-13 by Linda
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Swedish Strips
Big bonus I have also created a new video to show you how easy these are to make. Jump down if you are a more visual person. Let’s discuss these squares for just a moment. Kent’s favourite as I have mentioned but also a huge hit at all my Open House events. People love these raspberry delights.
Truth be told I have been making these for 12 years and never actually tasted them myself, until last year. I always made the Swedish Strips and then gave Kent the samples to taste test. With all the compliments I received I realized I really should taste them myself. Guess what I was not disappointed. Perfect blend, not too sweet but still a delightful treat.
Let’s walk through the Recipe
These are very easy and very yummy and make very little mess, now that is what I would refer to as a win-win.
Ingredients:
- butter ( can use shortening but I never do, not for Christmas Baking)
- vanilla (mexican is the best
- brown sugar ( packed)
- salt ( i use sea salt
- egg
- flour
- Raspberry Jam ( or as much or as little as you need to cover the dough)
- icing sugar
- chopped walnuts
- coconut shredded
How do you Make Swedish Strips
1)Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy
2) add egg, vanilla and salt
3) slowly add flour ( I find it better to add last cup of flour by mixing by hand, just my preference)
4) Place cookie dough on 10 x 15 cookie sheet ( no need to grease but I like to use parchment paper.
press flat to fill pan, bake in oven 12-15 minutes at 350.
5) Get topping ingredients ready
1 1/2 c Raspberry Jam ( or as much or as little as you need to cover the dough
2 tbsp icing sugar
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tbsp coconut shredded
6) Remove cookie paste and let cool for 10 minutes then spread the jam while base is still warm.
sprinkle nuts over jam, sprinkle coconut and then sprinkle icing sugar.
7) Let cool and then cut into strips, 1 inch by 3 inches and enjoy.
note if you prefer to use a 12 x 17 inch pan add:
1)1/3 c butter
2)1/3 egg
3)1/3 c sugar
4)1/3 tsp vanilla
5)1/3 tsp salt
6)3/4 c flour
Can you Freeze Swedish Strips
These cookies like most of my Christmas cookies freeze very well. I actually store them in the garage over the holidays if there is snow on the ground. The garage becomes a large walk in freezer. If stored in an airtight container these cookies will last over two months.
What I used for this Recipe
Swedish Strips
Ingredients
- 1 c butter can use shortening but I never do, not for Christmas Baking
- 1 tsp vanilla Mexican is the best
- 1 c brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp salt i use sea salt
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 c flour
baking ingredients
- 1 1/2 c Raspberry Jam ( or as much or as little as you need to cover the dough
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1/2 c chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp coconut shredded
Instructions
- 1)Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy
- 2) add egg, vanilla and salt
- 3) slowly add flour ( I find it better to add last cup of flour by mixing by hand, just my preference)
- 4) Place cookie dough on 10 x 15 cookie sheet ( no need to grease but I like to use parchment paper.
- press flat to fill pan, bake in oven 12-15 minutes at 350.
5) Get topping ingredients ready
- 6) Remove cookie paste and let cool for 10 minutes then spread the jam while base is still warm.
- sprinkle nuts over jam, sprinkle coconut and then sprinkle icing sugar.
- 7) Let cool and then cut into strips, 1 inch by 3 inches and enjoy.
- note if you prefer to use a 12 x 17 inch pan add:
Video
Notes
Nutrition
amycrocker76 says
I have never had these! They sure do look pretty. I love desserts with coconut! I plan on varying the recipe a little by leaving the walnuts-allergies!
Linda Cassidy says
they are very good and very easy
kileen valenzuela says
these look delicious!! thanks for sharing the recipe!
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