Swedish Jam Shortbread Recipes

SHORTBREAD JAM SQUARES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).
• In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined.
• Whisk in the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
• Mix in the baking powder and 250 grams (2 cups) of the flour with a spoon until combined.
• Bring the mixture together using your hands to make a dough.
• Spray a 23 centimeter (9 inch) square baking tray with cooking oil. Spread out half of the dough on the tray.
• Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming while baking.
• Spread the blackcurrant jam on top.
• With the remaining dough, mix in the remaining flour and rub with your fingers to make a crumb like texture.
• Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the jam.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
• Leave to cool for around 20 minutes, the jam will be hot!
• Sieve icing sugar on top.
• Cut into squares.
• Enjoy!

SWEDISH JAM SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour 13 x9 pan, I use Bakers Joy spray.
• In a large bowl combine cake mix, nuts, butter and egg.
• Beat on low speed until crumbly.
• Press evenly in prepared pan.
• Spread with raspberry jam.
• (I usually heat the jam in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to spread).
• Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• Combine glaze ingredients until smooth, add additional water a drop at a time for desired consistency.
• Drizzle over warm shortbread.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into bars.

JAM SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang. Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers to make a crumbly dough.
• Refrigerate 2 tablespoons of the dough for topping. Press the remaining dough into the baking dish; freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Bake the crust, 15 minutes. Spread the preserves on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border; crumble the reserved dough on top. Return to the oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, 25 more minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.

SWEDISH JAM SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, nuts, butter, and egg at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture into prepared pan. Spread with preserves. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Make glaze with remaining ingredients, mixing until smooth. If needed, add additional water, a drop at a time, for desired consistency. Drizzle over warm shortbread. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

SWEDISH BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add syrup. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 9-in. log. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar.