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Norwegian Christmas Cookies

Norwegian Christmas Cookies (Serinakaker) Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 124
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • Pearl sugar and finely chopped almonds, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, then mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until a soft dough forms.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls, flatten to about 1/2 inch thick on the sheets, brush with egg white, and top with pearl sugar and almonds. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and bottoms are lightly browned.
  5. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

The 30-minute chill is not counted in the prep time above. For the crispest results, store the cookies in an airtight container only after they have cooled fully.