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Swedish Butter Braids
These traditional Swedish cookies are a little bit time consuming
to make, but they are worth the effort. They are very attractive,
but in a very simple classic way. They nicely complement the
more "bells and whistles" cookies that I make each
year. They have a rich vanilla flavor that melt in your mouth.
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and
fluffy. Whip in the cream and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
In a small bowl whisk the flour and baking powder, then slowly
add to the butter mixture. Turn the dough out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead quickly. Return to the bowl, cover,
and chill for 4 hours. Take a small ball of dough and roll
into strips about 7 inches long. Take two strips and twist
together into a circle and smooth the seams with a moist finger.
Place on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 13 minutes,
or until golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then carefully
remove onto wire racks. Store in an airtight container or
freeze.
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