Norwegian Butter Cookies
November 24, 2008
Norwegian butter cookies also known as “Spritz” cookie’s, are a wondeful basic butter cookie, that have been a tradition during the christmas holidays in the scandanavian countries. The name spritz (spritzen), in german means to ”squirt or spray”. These butter cookies are shaped by putting the dough through a cookie press. If you have never used a cookie press and would like a live demonstration click here.
Now in this recipe for these fabulous norwegian butter cookie’s, each cookie is topped with a halved candied, red or green cherry, however you can top it with whatever you desire. For other variations click here. This recipe was given to me from my mother in-law, Regi, and It was given to her from her mother in-law Bertha, who was born in Finland. Please enjoy!
For more cookie press holiday cookies, check out ChristmasCookies.com.
- ¾ cup shortening (half butter for flavor)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1cup sifted flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¾ cup cornstarch
Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and almond extract, mix well. Add flour, baking powder, salt and cornstarch, mix well. Press through cookie press. Top with candied cherries or any other desired topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cookies will be white
Makes 1 ½ to 3 dozen
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