Serina Cookies (Serinakaker)

Submitted by Jubes

"Posted for ZWT9 Scandinavia. These cookies were stated as being a traditional treat of Norway. Recipe from www.matoppskrift.no/sider/norwegianrecipes.asp"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 250 g plain flour (8 ounces)
• 9.85 ml baking powder
• 9.85 ml vanilla sugar
• 150 g butter (5oz)
• 100 g sugar (3oz)
• 1 egg

directions

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder and vanilla sugar, and crumble the butter inches
2. Add the sugar and beaten egg.
3. Knead thoroughly and roll into a cylinder.
4. Cut slices and shape into small balls.
5. Place on a greased cookie tray, press down gently with a fork.
6. Brush with egg and sprinkle with chopped almonds or coarse sugar. Bake at 175°C for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.