How to Make Swedish Cream Wafers in Easy Steps

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to showcase your baking skills with delightful treats. One such elegant dessert is the Swedish Cream Wafers, which are sure to impress your friends and family during a cookie exchange. These delicate cookies, filled with a luscious cream, embody both sophistication and a delightful taste. Below, you will find the recipe to create these scrumptious cookies.

Swedish Cream Wafers

These cookies are light and crispy, with a rich filling that melts in your mouth. Perfectly suitable for Valentine’s Day celebrations, they not only tantalize the taste buds but also bring a beautiful visual appeal to your dessert table.

Swedish Cream Wafers for Valentine's Day

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the filling)
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to form a smooth dough.
  4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
  5. Place the cut cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. While the cookies cool, prepare the filling. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and the remaining vanilla extract and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
  8. Once the cookies are cool, spread a generous amount of whipped cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie of the same size.
  9. Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

These Swedish Cream Wafers are not only easy to make but also a treat that everyone will love. Share them with friends and family this Valentine’s Day for a sweet celebration.