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Norwegian Cookies (Brune Pinner)
These Christmas Norwegian Cookies (Brune Pinner) are like taking a trip to Scandinavia with your tastebuds. These golden brown cookies are crispy and sweet, with notes of cinnamon, and are so easy to make. They are a favorite Norwegian recipe around the holidays. and are part of the syv slags kaker, or “seven types of cookies,” tradition. We’re certain that after one bite, you’ll love these great Christmas cookies, too!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2
In an electric mixer, cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Step 3
Separate egg, reserving the egg white. Add egg yolk, molasses and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Step 5
Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Step 6
Divide the dough into 6 even portions.
- Step 7
Roll each portion into a log about 6-7 inches long and about 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Step 8
Place 2 logs on a cookie sheet and flatten each to about 1/4 inch thickness. The cookies will spread when baking so leave plenty of room between them.
- Step 9
Repeat with remaining dough.
- Step 10
Whip egg white in a small bowl until broken up.
- Step 11
Brush egg whites on to top of cookies.
- Step 12
Sprinkle sanding sugar and chopped almonds on top.
- Step 13
Bake for 10-12 minutes; cookies will spread out.
- Step 14
Cool for 3-4 minutes; using a sharp knife, slice diagonally in 1/2 inch strips. Allow to cool completely.
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