Norwegian Cookies

Submitted by taillightsinsightbb

"this is like a soft, sugar cookie."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 36 cookies
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• red and green colored crystal sugar

directions

1. in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. add egg and extracts.
3. beat until light and fluffy.
4. add flour and nuts.
5. beat just until moistened.
6. cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
7. shape into 1 inch balls.
8. place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
9. flatten to 1/4 inch thickness with a glass dipped in colored sugar.
10. sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
11. bake at 350 degrees, for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.