Norwegian Butter Cookies

Norwegian Butter Cookies, also known as ‘Serinakaker’, are a traditional Norwegian Christmas cookie often enjoyed during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Norwegian Butter Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Norwegian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 100 gram Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
6. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 145kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 9g

Protein 1.5g3%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.