Description
Dream cookies, or Drömmar, are delicate Swedish butter cookies characterized by their light, airy texture and fragrant vanilla aroma. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are made with simple ingredients including butter, sugar, and Baker’s Ammonia, delivering a nostalgic and traditional flavor perfect for coffee breaks or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 120 g All-purpose flour (3/4 cup) (2 dl)
- 1/2 tsp Baker’s Ammonia
- 2 tsp Vanilla sugar (or substitute with vanilla extract)
Wet Ingredients
- 50 g Butter (1.75 oz), room temperature
- 90 g Sugar (2/3 cup) (1½ dl)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter together with sugar and vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Oil: Gradually incorporate the vegetable oil into the creamed mixture while continuously mixing to keep the dough smooth.
- Combine Baker’s Ammonia and Flour: Mix the Baker’s Ammonia with a small portion of the flour to ensure it incorporates evenly without clumping, then add it to the dough mixture.
- Add Remaining Flour: Work in the rest of the flour thoroughly until the dough comes together and is no longer sticky.
- Roll Dough Balls: Take small portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing each onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they have enough space to expand slightly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the middle of the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, until they are lightly golden and crisp.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up and maintain their delicate texture.
Notes
- Baker’s Ammonia is essential for creating the signature crispness and light texture; it can be found in specialty baking stores or online.
- If unavailable, baking powder can be used as a substitute, but the texture may differ slightly.
- Vanilla sugar can be replaced with vanilla extract, using about 1 teaspoon for equivalent flavor.
- Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to avoid over-browning, as the oven temperature is quite low to achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Dream cookies, Drömmar, Swedish cookies, Butter cookies, Baker's Ammonia cookies, Vanilla cookies, Traditional Swedish dessert
