About the bake
These Norwegian Butter Cookies are traditionally eaten at Christmas time in Norway. A crumbly vanilla flavour makes these go so well with a cup of tea. For those unexpected guests that drop in, some of these in the biscuit tin will have you on their Christmas card list for years.
Method
Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt using a wooden spoon.
Step 2:
Add the cubed butter and rub together until it looks like rough bread crumbs.
Step 3:
Be careful not to overmix: add the icing sugar and vanilla extract and the egg. Stir until combined and no more. (Over stiring can cause the texture to be less buttery and crumbly)
Step 4:
Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for 40 minutes.
Step 5:
Preheat the oven to 180'c/ 160'c fan.
Step 6:
Roll the dough into 20 even walnut sized balls and arrange on a baking tray. Use a fork to press these gently. They'll spread when baking so make sure you don't put them too close together.
Step 7:
Brush the cookies with a beaten egg and sprinkle with almond flakes. Bake for around 10 minutes or until slightly golden at the edges.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 150g Allinson's plain white flour
- 0.5 tbsp Baking powder
- 100g Butter (chilled & cubed)
- 60g Silver Spoon Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 150g Allinson's plain white flour
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 150g Allinson's plain white flour
- 0.5 tbsp Baking powder
- 100g Butter (chilled & cubed)
- 60g Silver Spoon Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 150g Allinson's plain white flour
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray