Norwegian Spice Cookies Recipe

Warm up your holidays with these irresistible Norwegian Spice Cookies! Bursting with the aromatic flavors of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies are a delightful treat for Christmas or any time of year. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a cozy baking experience!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 136.5 kcal

Protein 3g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Norwegian Spice Cookies

All Purpose Flour
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Ground Cloves
½ teaspoon salt
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Cardamom
Unsalted Butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white (optional)
Water

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How to Make Norwegian Spice Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon ground cardamom.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out one half of the dough to ¼-inch thickness.
Use a 3-4 inch cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Gently transfer cookies to ungreased baking sheets.
Brush the tops of the cookies with egg white (optional, for extra shine).
Reroll scraps and repeat with remaining dough.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

18g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Norwegian Spice Cookies?

Norwegian Spice Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Norwegian Spice Cookies?

Norwegian Spice Cookies has approximately 136.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Norwegian Spice Cookies?

The key ingredients for Norwegian Spice Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Ground Cloves, Salt, Ground Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.