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Cookie and Bar Recipes

The Scandinavian countries are home to many delicious cookie and bar recipes.  Browse sweet favorites such as Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor), Krumkake and Blueberry Rye Crumble Bars!  You are sure to find the perfect cookie for every season and occasion.

  • Featured image for Kolasnittar.

    Swedish Kolasnittar (Caramel Slice Cookies)

  • Norwegian Krumkake filled with whipped cream next to cut strawberries.

    Classic Scandinavian Christmas Cookies

  • Featured image for Danish Butter Cookies (Valiljekranse).

    Traditional Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)

  • Three ghost shaped ginger cookies on a plate next to a pumpkin, leaves and a glass of milk.

    Spooky Swedish Halloween Ginger Cookies

  • Close up of a stack of buttermilk cookies.

    Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cookies

  • Close up of a stack of Checkerboard Cookies.

    Swedish Checkerboard Cookies (Schackrutor) - Easy Chocolate & Vanilla Shortbread

  • Mandelmusslor on a marble surface next to a cup of coffee.

    Mandelmusslor (Swedish Almond Tart Cookies)

  • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.

    Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)

  • A close up of a stack of Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor).

    Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor)

  • Close up of a stack of Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn).

    Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn)

  • Close up of the inside of an almond macaroon.

    Easy Almond Macaroons (Gluten-Free!)

  • Overhead view of coffee and Swedish Chocolate Slice Cookies (Chokladsnittar)

    Swedish Chocolate Cookie Slices (Chokladsnittar)

  • Close up of Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies sprinkled with sea salt next to a glass of milk.

    Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter

  • Close up of a stack of Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars.

    Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars

  • Brown Sugar Skyr Tart on a plate next to a cup of coffee.

    The Ultimate Guide to Swedish Fika (with Recipes)

  • Close up of Swedish Custard Hearts broken in half.

    Buttery Swedish Custard Hearts (Vaniljhjärtan)

  • Close up of a stack of Lemon Wafer Cookies.

    Lemon Wafer Cookies

  • Featured image of Swedish Chocolate Balls.

    No-Bake Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)

  • Close up of a raspberry hazelnut thumbprint cookie with a bite out of it.

    Raspberry Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies (Hallongrottor)

  • A close up of a stack of apple crumble bars with a glass of milk

    Apple Crumble Bars with Oats and Rye

  • Raspberry heart cookies next to a cup of coffee

    Raspberry Hazelnut Hearts

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