Norwegian Cookies

Name: Norwegian Cookies
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour and nuts; beat just until moistened. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
2

Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined
3

. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.