Swedish fika recipes

This is one of my favorite cookies. It's from my Swedish Grandma. They are very simple, but I think that's what I like about them. Very tender and rich.

Holidays, especially the Christmas season, are some of the best times to celebrate traditions across the globe. Each Scandinavian country, and even city, has their own way to ring in the season, through festivals, recipes and decor. Sweden is no different, as they celebrate St. Lucia Day in December during Advent with lussekatter (lussebullar) or saffron buns.

Keep hearing about fika, but not sure what it means? This post will clear it up for you, plus traditional fika recipes that let you arrange Swedish fika without flying to Sweden!

These authentic Swedish desserts are decadent, comforting, and easy to make! From cakes to cookies, these recipes give you a traditional taste of Sweden.

Here's a mix of popular Swedish desserts and authentic Swedish pastries that you can easily prepare at home. Try all these recipes and decide which one is your favorite!

Fika, a Swedish tradition of coffee and amazingly delicious sweet treats. A custom that's more about the gathering than it is the coffee. A Swedish occurrence that feeds the soul as well as the body.

Korvapuustit (Finnish Cinnamon Rolls) recipe! This cardamom-scented pastry is filled with layers of cinnamon sugar and baked until golden.

Melt-in-your-mouth Swedish dream cookies are perfect for the holidays!

Swedish Visiting Cake is a simple yet delicious almond coffee cake with a crispy top and a soft, moist center.

Swedish Semla Bun or semlor (plural) are buns flavored with cardamom. Filled with marzipan and whipped cream. A touch of icing sugar to finish up.