Lace Roll-Ups – A Swedish Cookie Classic

Golden, crisp, and lacy—these delicate cookies are a beloved treat in Sweden, traditionally rolled while warm around a wooden spoon handle. Whether you roll them or leave them flat as Lace Crisps, they’re a beautiful addition to any cookie tray.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour*
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)

*Do not use self-rising flour in this recipe.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour and nuts; set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat corn syrup, shortening, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a boil.
4. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the flour-nut mixture until well combined.
5. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
6. Bake 8–9 cookies at a time for about 5 minutes.
7. Let cookies cool for 3 minutes before removing from the sheet.
8. While still warm, roll each cookie into a cylinder. If they harden before shaping, return them briefly to the oven to soften.
9. Makes about four dozen cookies.

Lace Crisps Variation

Prefer a flat version? Let cookies cool for 3–5 minutes, then remove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack—no rolling required.

These cookies are as elegant as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday trays, tea parties, or a sweet moment of nostalgia. ✨