![\"Scandinavians](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/treats-700x400.jpg\" "\\"Scandinavians")
<\/p>\n
There’s a lot of traditional Swedish Christmas food, and it’s all fantastic, right down to the pickled herring.<\/p>\n
My favorite is the treats that you eat all December long after a cold walk home from work or school.<\/p>\n
You sit in your chair next to the glistening advent lights in the window, warm your toes on the sheepskin rug<\/a>, and have a warm cup of gl\u00f6gg and delectable Lussekatter (saffron bun).<\/p>\n It’s the perfect evening that keeps the Christmas spirit in your soul all month long.<\/p>\n Every year I so look forward to December, and as soon as it arrives, the baking begins!<\/p>\n I make all five of the traditional Swedish Christmas foods within the first week, then store them appropriately so I can enjoy them all month long.<\/p>\n Part of a cozy Christmas is sitting by the fire, check out my post on the best electric fireplaces by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n So, without any more delay, here are five traditional cozy Swedish Christmas recipes and why they are so dear to my heart.<\/p>\n Gl\u00f6gg or Swedish Mulled Wine is a traditional Christmas drink every single Swedish person drinks during the holidays.<\/p>\n You can buy it anywhere, even homemade gl\u00f6gg at Christmas markets.<\/p>\n It is traditionally an alcoholic beverage, but even in Sweden, the non-alcoholic version has become very popular.<\/p>\n Whether you get the alcoholic version or not, you have to drink gl\u00f6gg warm with raisins and\/or peeled almonds mixed in.<\/p>\n The flavors that come from all the spices and everything else make the most amazing heartwarming sweet drink for a cold winter evening.<\/p>\n You can make an alcoholic gl\u00f6gg from scratch at home using this recipe<\/a> that is very close to what you can buy in the liquor store in Sweden.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a010 Warm Cozy Winter Drink Recipes for Kids and Adults<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n If you want to buy it, some stores sell it during Christmas like IKEA or online (click to view on Amazon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can mix alcohol into it or water if you want a non-alcoholic version for the entire family.<\/p>\n My husband never drinks the kind with alcohol in it, but he adds a ton of raisins.<\/p>\n No matter what you do, gl\u00f6gg is a Scandinavian treat that will surely become a holiday tradition in your own home, as long as you like the taste!<\/p>\n Lussekatter or Swedish saffron buns are one of the most beloved traditions that are upheld in every Swedish household.<\/p>\n The sweet, warm bread with hints of saffron and raisins is the perfect combination.<\/p>\n Not only is the eating of Lussekatter a tradition but also making them is a family activity.<\/p>\n The dough is simple, but shaping each roll, coating them with egg, and putting the raisins in the right spot takes time.<\/p>\n There’s a lot of discussion about where the name comes from and what it means.<\/p>\n Some say the name Lusse comes from Saint Lucia, and that is why they are eaten on St. Lucia’s day on December 13.<\/p>\n Others say it comes from the name Lucifer and cats.<\/p>\n They were called “devil buns” in Germany because Lucifer and cats both have ties to the devil.<\/p>\n The curls in the buns do look a lot like cat’s tails, and it’s a fancy looking bread.<\/p>\n No matter where the name comes from, they are amazing and a must-do for any cozy holiday treat.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a010 Of The Coziest Soup Recipes For This Winter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Along with the many opinions about where the name comes from, there are also a lot of recipes for Lussekatter.<\/p>\n In Sweden, they have some ingredients that aren’t common in America, but there are versions like this one<\/a> that comes very close to the real thing.<\/p>\n If you want to try lussekatter, they start selling them frozen at IKEA in November every year, together with other Swedish treats and drinks like gl\u00f6gg, and the festive drink Julmust.<\/p>\n The saffron rolls from IKEA don’t taste as much saffron as they should, but my husband loves them anyway.<\/p>\n V\u00f6rtbr\u00f6d is a spiced bread that can be made with or without raisins and is found on the table during Christmas dinner or as a treat during the holidays.<\/p>\n It’s eaten with butter and has a chewy yet tender consistency.<\/p>\n It’s spiced with ginger, cloves, and cardamom. There is a malt flavor as well making a holiday bread like no other.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a0Best Freestanding Electric \u201cFake\u201d Fireplace Heaters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Have it with dinner, coffee, or a cup of gl\u00f6gg.<\/p>\n It’s a taste of Scandinavia and a good one to try if you are tired of extra sweet foods on Christmas and want something a little more savory and flavorful.<\/p>\n There are many ways to make v\u00f6rtbr\u00f6d, but this recipe<\/a> is one that I like because it uses ingredients that are easy to find in America.<\/p>\n Marzipan is a typical treat all over the world, but for some reason, it’s not so easy to find marzipan candies in the USA.<\/p>\n In Europe, you can find marzipan in cakes and cookies, but my favorite is when they make them into Christmas candies.<\/p>\n In Sweden around December, the bakeries start to sell handmade marzipan in different Christmas forms.<\/p>\n Like snowmen, Santas, and for some reason, pigs. I loved going into the shops to see what they were making and buying a few for the walk home.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a0Best Heated Socks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Marzipan is expensive, so I started making my own.<\/p>\n My little creations may not be as fancy as the ones in the professional shops, but they sure are tasty.<\/p>\n I use this recipe<\/a> as a base.<\/p>\n Gingerbread is a staple in any Christmas dessert arsenal, and Scandinavia is no different.<\/p>\n They love gingerbread in everything, just like Americans.<\/p>\n The only difference is instead of the thick, soft cookies; they mainly eat thin crisp gingerbread cookies.<\/p>\n You can buy them in large tins in the store and then take them home to pair with a hot cup of tea.<\/p>\n There’s a strange tradition of putting this green moldy cheese that comes in a tube on the gingerbread cookies.<\/p>\n I was skeptical at first but once I tried it I never ate gingerbread without it.<\/p>\n I haven’t been able to find the cheese in America but whenever I visit Sweden it’s one of the first foods I buy.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a0Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Using Shortening<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A very popular brand of Swedish gingerbread cookie is here in the US: Anna’s (click to view on Amazon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n These are the absolute best gingerbread cookies I have ever had, and I am so happy you can buy them in grocery stores in America as well.<\/p>\n If you want to make them yourself, Martha Stewart has a fantastic recipe<\/a> that I’ve used for years.<\/p>\n What is your favorite recipe that comes out every Christmas? Let me know in the comments down below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking to celebrate Christmas like the Scandinavians this year? My husband is Swedish, so I know a thing or two. Today I am sharing 5 recipes you’ll need! <\/p>\n1. Gl\u00f6gg<\/h2>\n
![\"5](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/glogg-2-700x400.jpg\" "\\"5")
<\/p>\n2. Lussekatter<\/h2>\n
![\"5](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/lussekatar-700x400.jpg\" "\\"5")
<\/p>\n3. V\u00f6rtbr\u00f6d<\/h2>\n
![\"5](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vortbrod-700x400.jpg\" "\\"5")
<\/p>\n4. Marzipan Candies<\/h2>\n
![\"5](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Marzipan-300x300.jpg\" "\\"5")
<\/p>\n5. Crisp Gingerbread Cookies<\/h2>\n
![\"5](\"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Gingerbread-cookies-700x400.jpg\" "\\"5")
<\/p>\n