Christmas Cookies From Norway |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This is a lovely cookie to have on hand at any time of year but it is most popular at Christmas. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups of shortening |
1-1/2 cups of sugar |
1 egg yolk and 1 whole egg |
2-1/2 cups of flour |
1/2 teaspoon of ground |
cardamom |
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon |
1 cup of almonds, ground |
1 tablespoon of orange juice |
Directions:
1. Cream the shortening and sugar and add the beaten yolk and egg.
2. Mix and sift the dry ingredients and the blanched, ground almonds together.
3. Combine the mixtures and add the orange juice.
4. Chill the dough, then roll thin, cut in fancy shapes and bake a few minutes at 400 degrees F.
5. They must be watched closely.
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