Serina Cookies (Serinakaker)

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: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 250  g plain flour (8 ounces)
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons  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.