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Raspberry Swedish Strips

12/11/13 | All Things Food Related, Christmas at A Labour of Life, Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Recipes from my Kitchen

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Last Updated on 2021-07-13 by Linda

First off the block ( or out of the book/recipe Box) Swedish Strips, Kents favourite.  Figured if he was cooking yummy Tacos for supper I could start with cookies he loves.
It is the holiday season and I am a holiday baker so I figured it was time to start posting some baking posts. So without a word of a lie, tonight when we got home from work I started my baking while Kent was cooking supper.
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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.

tasting a swedish strip cookie

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

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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

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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

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Swedish Strips

These are very easy and very yummy and make very little mess, now that is what I would refer to as a win-win.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, canadian
Keyword: christmas swedish strips, Raspberry cookie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 119kcal
Author: lindaandkent1@gmail.com

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:
Nutrition Facts
Swedish Strips
Amount Per Serving (40 pieces)
Calories 119
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Video

Notes

note if you prefer to use a 12 x 17 inch pan add: 1/3 c butter 1/3 egg 1/3 c sugar 1/3 tsp vanilla 1/3 tsp salt 3/4 c flour

Nutrition

Serving: 40pieces | Calories: 119kcal
Have you tried this recipe? I would love to see the resultsMention @alabouroflife or tag #alabouroffood!

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  1. amycrocker76 says

    2016-10-13 at 1:24 am

    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!

    Reply
  2. Linda Cassidy says

    2013-12-11 at 4:09 am

    they are very good and very easy

    Reply
  3. kileen valenzuela says

    2013-12-11 at 3:27 am

    these look delicious!! thanks for sharing the recipe!

    cute & little

    Reply

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