Is this Christmas dessert Swedish?

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I’m currently on a quest to trace the origins of a Christmas dessert and was hoping someone here might have some information. The dessert, known as kringla where I’m from (Iowa, U.S.A), appears to be an Americanized version of its original name. It’s a soft, bread-like vanilla cookie typically shaped like a figure 8 or sometimes like pretzels.

I’ve heard claims that this dessert originated in Sweden, while others insist it originated in Norway. Given that Iowa was settled predominantly by Swedish and Norwegian immigrants, both possibilities seem equally plausible. It’s really bothering me not knowing which country it actually comes from, so any insights would be greatly appreciated!

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hallo,people,these golden, sweet buns infused with saffron are a traditional delicacy commonly enjoyed during Christmas and Lucia Day, which falls on December 13th.

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I’m going to speculate that both responses could be true. However, it could have originated in Germany or Italy with a religious link.

While there is still a “sockerkringla” in Sweden, it may not be the same as it formerly was.

By the way, the Swedish word for pretzel is kringla.

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Such desserts are often common in Swedish parties therefore I think it is Swedish

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Swedish Christmas desserts often include traditional items like saffron buns (lussekatter), gingerbread cookies (pepparkakor), and rice pudding (risgrynsgröt). Each of these treats is a staple in Swedish holiday celebrations.

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@Bella The recipes look incredibly similar so I think this may be it! Thank you!