The first Christmas I made pepparkakor, my son, who we call “the eating machine,” snuck past me and secretly devoured most of a heaping plate full. Probably about two dozen at once. So be warned. Baking these cookies is a risk. Well worth it though! Surprisingly, I did not encounter these cookies as part of my Swedish family heritage. Rather, I discovered them through a children’s Christmas … Continue reading Swedish Pepparkakor Cookies
Tangy and sweet on the inside, flaky on the outside, these pie “cookies” capture the goodness of apples, cinnamon, and goji berries in the palm of your hand. No fork needed. Perfect for gifting or sharing on a goodie tray too! Traditional cookies usually get the spotlight at this time of year, but miniature pies are just as delicious! Other than the fact that you can eat … Continue reading Goji Apple Pie Cookies {Gluten Free}
Lightly sweetened oats spiced with cinnamon and cardamom surround the naturally sweet date filling in these squares, creating layers of warmth and richness.Cardamom has the power to transform a standard recipe into something remarkable. Rice pilaf? Better with cardamom. Swedish tea ring? Adding cranberries and cardamom elevates it into a fragrant, beribboned wreath. And there’s chai, like the mix I use in Chai Chokadbollar, which is simply incomplete without cardamom. I had a strong inkling that … Continue reading Flourless Cardamom Coconut Date Squares
December has arrived, and I haven’t started baking in earnest yet. However I am okay with that. Usually I can be found baking all through the twelve days of Christmas. Our family runs on an academic calendar, so that’s often the time that works best. The pace of life slows. My kids are out of school and eager to help make and scarf down what we create together. If you think … Continue reading 7 Cookie Recipes Worth Making and Taking
This sweet potato rice pudding is pure creamy comfort on a plate. And it’s perfect for a crowd. Those who are sensitive to gluten and dairy will appreciate that they can enjoy it right along with everyone else. Nothing says comfort food like my mom’s baked Swedish rice pudding. One of the earliest recipes I shared here at Swirls and Spice was Custard-Style Baked Rice Pudding, which is her recipe, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Rice Pudding
This is the season for all things orange, and lately my seasonal ingredients have incorporated that warm and wonderful color. Butternut squash went into a savory soup and pumpkin got tossed into a stick-to-your ribs fried rice. But for the next installment I bring you something sweet from the oven: tender pecan cookies made with sweet potato. Let baking season begin! These healthier treats make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast for cookie lovers like me. Inspired by … Continue reading Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies
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