Ingredients for Norwegian Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Maraschino Cherries
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How to Make Norwegian Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into small balls, about the size of small walnuts.
- Place balls onto prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
- Press a maraschino cherry half onto the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid over-baking.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
14g
Carbs
3g
