When I think of Swedish cookies, one of the first that comes to mind is 'snittar.' Technically, the word snittar just means a small cookie, but it also refers to a specific type-one my grandma often has on hand when visiting her. These cookies can come in any flavor (chocolate, caramel, vanilla, saffron, etc.), but they are essentially another version of slice-and-bake cookies. In this case, though, I'd call them bake-and-slice.
They're the perfect tea or coffee cookie, and they're culturally comparable to the UK's shortbread. With that said, I recently developed a holiday recipe for snittar with a pecan praline twist, and I ended up having a lot left over.
I set up a table in Town Hall-the area in our office where we like to congregate when we need a break-with the cookies, a freshly brewed pot of coffee, and some leftover cinnamon buns I'd baked the night before (because I don't bake enough at work). Not surprisingly, several of my coworkers stopped by to hang out, sip coffee, and enjoy a sweet treat-essentially, a fika break.
I was reminded of how essential it is to intentionally find time to unwind during a busy workday, especially during a hectic holiday season.
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