It’s fika time, folks! Introduced by my former Swedish colleagues, I caught on to this lovely tradition pretty fast. Fika is both a Swedish verb and noun (pronounced “fee-ka”) that roughly means “to drink coffee/tea” usually accompanied by something sweet (source- wikipedia). It’s customary to invite friends and colleagues for coffee along with deliciously baked goods. Now, I can’t drink a cup of coffee without anything sweet. so, I baked these lovely cookies to accompany my coffee and satisfy my sweet craving. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is pretty simple and can be baked in batches and stored for about week. I found this recipe from a book titled “baking with passion” by Dan Lepard and Richard Whittington. Here I am, enjoying some freshly baked cookies with a hot cup of coffee – Loving it!
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Chocolate chip cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
Description
Enjoy these simple, delicious chocolate chip cookies during your fika time with a hot cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 85 grams caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 grams unsalted soft butter
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 100 grams dark chocolate, cut into small chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another mixing bowl, cream the butter with the caster sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee during fika.
- You can substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is fika?
Fika (pronounced “fee-ka”) is both a Swedish verb and noun that roughly means “to drink coffee or tea” — typically accompanied by something sweet. The article describes it as a cherished Swedish social custom where friends and colleagues are invited for coffee alongside freshly baked goods. These cookies were made specifically to honor that tradition.
How long do these cookies keep, and how should I store them?
The notes confirm these cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week — the recipe is specifically designed to be baked in batches and kept ready for fika throughout the week. 
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes — the notes explicitly suggest milk chocolate as a substitute for the 100 g of dark chocolate. The recipe uses hand-cut chunks rather than chips, so just chop the same amount of whichever chocolate you prefer.
yum yum!! have been looking all over for this recipie since ur blog closed. making this today (again) :)
super awesome suchi – it’s wow looking !