Best 9 Norwegian Drop Cookies Recipes

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**Embrace the Norwegian Tradition of Kjeks: A Culinary Journey of Delight**

Experience the rich culinary heritage of Norway with our delectable collection of kjeks recipes. Kjeks, meaning "cookies" in Norwegian, embodies the essence of Norwegian baking traditions, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic butter cookies that melt in your mouth to the hearty oatmeal cookies packed with wholesome goodness, our comprehensive guide unveils the secrets behind these timeless treats. Discover the artistry of krumkake, a delicate rolled cookie that resembles a delicate lace doily, and immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of sandbakkels, a delightful shortbread cookie that evokes memories of childhood. Unleash your creative spirit with fattigmann, a twisted pastry that resembles a bow tie, and indulge in the irresistible allure of goro, a crisp waffle-like cookie that holds a special place in Norwegian holiday celebrations. Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that pays homage to the artistry and flavors of Norwegian kjeks, leaving you with a lasting impression of this cherished tradition.

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NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES (SERINAKAKER)



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These Norwegian Butter Cookies (Serinakaker) are delicate and buttery, similar to shortbread but less crumbly, with melt-in-your-mouth almond and vanilla flavors. They are the PERFECT cookie, especially if you're looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe!

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened (3 sticks))
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs (divided)
1/4 cup almonds (sliced or finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together softened butter (1.5 cups), baking powder (1/2 teaspoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and flour (4 cups) with an electric hand mixer until well blended and the texture resembles coarse sand.
  • Add the sugar (1.5 cups) and mix until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) and almond extract (1/2 teaspoon) and two of the eggs, then mix until well combined.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, measure out equal portions of the dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet and, using your thumb, press on the center of each ball to create a small indentation (if you find that the dough is too sticky, keep a small bowl of water next to you to dip your thumb into every so often).
  • Beat remaining egg in a small bowl and brush the tops and sides of each indented cookie with the egg. Sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Bake for 16 minutes, or until cookies are only JUST beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

KRINGLA COOKIES



Kringla Cookies image

Provided by LittleFamilyAdventure.com

Time 44m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups sour cream
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg, and sour cream.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the cream mixture and combine completely. Dough will be a little sticky.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Divide dough in half and return 1/2 to refrigerator.
  • On a floured surface, form dough into a 18" long roll with your hands.
  • Cut off a narrow (1/2" more or less) slice of dough. Roll lightly with hands on lightly floured board into a pencil width strip about 7-8" long.
  • Create a figure 8 and pinch the ends together to fasten securely.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheet or one topped with a silicone baking mat. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake 8-9 minutes or until just barely lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 69 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

KRINGLA



Kringla image

These easy Kringla cookies are a traditional Scandinavian family favorite that's perfect for Christmas, or any time of year! With just a few easy ingredients and no special equipment needed, you'll have the softest, most pillowy cookies that you and your family will adore!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Christmas Cookies     cookies     Cookies & Bars Recipes

Time P1DT6m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 Tbsp shortening
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour ((plus more for rolling & shaping))

Steps:

  • Start the night before by mixing together the heavy cream and sour cream in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth, then cover with cling film and refrigerate.
  • When ready to start, set the cream mixture out to room temperature. Next, preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a large bowl cream together the sugar, shortening, and egg yolk.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the cream mixture then transfer the wet ingredients into the creamed sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the flour until completely incorporated into the dough, which should be sticky when done. *You can chill the dough for an hour before handling it to make the next step easier if desired.
  • Since the dough is sticky, use a well-floured surface to roll the dough out onto. Pull off roughly 1 1/2-inch ball-shaped portions of the dough and roll them in the flour to coat all sides. Then move them to the side of your working surface where there is less flour and roll them out to a rope shape (approximately 8-9 inches long). Shape the rope into an '8' or 'infinity sign' or fold over like a pretzel shape, or you can also shape them into round coils - but these take longer to bake.
  • Place each shaped dough piece onto your prepared baking sheets then bake for 5-6 minutes, or until the bottom just begins to turn a light golden color. *Depending on the thickness of the 'ropes', the cooking time can be longer.
  • Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NORWEGIAN COOKIES



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Millie my neighbor used to make these for us all the time. I loved the rich buttery taste and the cherry and almond flavor. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 42-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
21 -24 maraschino cherries, halves

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and mix well.
  • Stir in flour and almond extract.
  • Chill dough 1-2 hours.
  • Make balls the size of small walnuts.
  • Flatten balls on cookie sheet with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
  • Press a ½ of a cherry onto each cookie.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes until edges are light brown.
  • Do not over bake.
  • You can sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

NORWEGIAN LACE COOKIES



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Make and share this Norwegian Lace Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elisabetta47

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 30 cookies, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups oats, regular rolled
1 egg
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter over oats.
  • In another bowl, beat egg until light, then beat in sugar.
  • Add baking powder and flour, blending well.
  • Combine with oat/butter mixture.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper covered (or greased & floured) cookie sheet, 2 - 3 inches apart. This is important as they spread a lot.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes. We like them completely brown, thus very crispy.
  • Cool 1 minute before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 156.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 6

NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe goes back over 20 years, using the highest quality butter will make a huge taste difference to these cookies, I like to add in a pinch of cinnamon, coating in the confectioners sugar is only optional --- these cookies may also be made using a cookie press fitted with a star, stick a small maraschino cherry into the middle of the cookie before baking if desired

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a baking/cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour with baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl beat butter with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in egg and beat until combined.
  • Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Form the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.
  • Place the balls about 3-inches apart on the cookie sheet.
  • Using back of a fork flatten to about 1/2 to 1/2-inch thick making criss-cross patterns.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are cooled coat lightly in confectioners sugar if desired.

NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES



Norwegian butter cookies image

Enjoy these traditional Norwegian butter cookies at Christmas as a treat for family and friends. They're quick to make, and taste delicious

Provided by Good Food team

Time 27m

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

300g plain flour, sifted
1 tbsp baking powder
200g cold butter, cut into cubes
125g icing sugar, plus 2 tbsp
2 tsp vanilla-infused sugar or golden caster sugar
1 egg, plus 1 lightly beaten egg white for brushing
pearl sugar, or flaked or chopped almonds, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt together. Add the butter and rub in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in all the icing sugar and the vanilla sugar, then add the whole egg and mix until just combined, but be careful not to overmix.
  • Transfer the dough to a food bag and put in the fridge to chill for about 1 hr.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll the chilled dough into about 40 even balls (around 15g each). Arrange the dough balls over two baking sheets lined with baking parchment, leaving space between each for spreading. Using the back of a fork, press the balls down gently in the middle, so they spread to a diameter of about 3cm (they will spread more as they bake). If you prefer flat cookies, use the bottom of a glass.
  • Brush the cookies with the beaten egg white and sprinkle over the pearl sugar or almonds. Bake for 10 mins, or until just cooked through (the cookies should not be fully browned, just lightly golden at the edges). Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

NORWEGIAN COOKIES



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This recipe was passed down to me from my mother-in-law. The soft sugar cookies are a favorite with our four children. —Karen Skowronek, Minot, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Red and/or green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and extracts; beat until well. Add flour and nuts; beat just until moistened. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake until cookies are set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY DROP COOKIES



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My mother made these all year round, she would just change the color of sugar in which they were dipped. Consider putting a small amount of powdered drink mix (e.g.. Kool-Aid crystals) in white sugar to get different colors, and a little flavor. (Don't omit the sugar or the flavor will be too strong. )

Provided by MJK

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter or margarine and white sugar. Add egg, vanilla and milk. Mix well.
  • Gradually add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Roll spoonfuls of dough in your hands and dip one end in colored sugar. Place on baking sheets and press top down with a glass. Bake for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 54.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter for a creamier cookie.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a better texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure even-sized cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown for a chewy cookie.

Conclusion:

Norwegian drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Norwegian drop cookies a try!

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