Kringla Swedish Wreaths

I found this recipe a few years ago, of all places, on food network. I wanted to try more Scandinavian cookies for Christmas.They sounded interesting and something different so I decided to give them a try. They have been on my list of Christmas cookies since.

Kringla Swedish Wreaths

2 sticks of butter Softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 egg yolks

2 1/2 cups flour

Egg wash (whisked egg whites)



Cream the butter, sugar and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Blend in the flour. Gather the dough into a ball , wrap in plastic wrap and chill.

After dough has chilled ,Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. You'll be glad you did!

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out a round ball, not too big. Roll out between about 5-6 inches long and 1/3-inch thick. At this point they can be either formed into a circle and twist or knot the ends. Continue until all the dough has been used.

Carefully brush each cookie with the egg white wash, don't be too sloppy with the wash you don't want your cookies to stick. Sprinkle with parl sukkar (pearl sugar) and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until just set, not browned. I rotate the cookie pan 1/2 way through the cooking time for even baking. Remove carefully from cookie sheet right away to cooling rack.

Store in airtight container or freeze.