Norwegian Cookies Recipe

By martha-2

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• Red and/or green colored sugar

Details

Servings 18
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. 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. Yield: 3 dozen.