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sandnøtter Norwegian Christmas cookies

Norwegian Sandnøtter Christmas Cookies With Lemon

Sandnøtter are a simple but delicious shortbread cookie with a hint of lemon that are popular as Christmas cookies in Norway.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Norwegian
Keyword: Christmas, cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 60 cookies
Author: Silvia

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cups butter
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups potato starch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C)
  • Stir the butter and sugar until fluffy. In a separate bowl mix together the potato starch, baking powder, and grated lemon peel. Then alternate adding the egg and potato starch mixture to the butter and sugar.
  • Roll out small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Flatten the cookies a bit with your hand for smooth cookies, or with the back of a fork for textured cookies. Leave some space between each ball.
  • Bake the cookies in the middle of the oven for approximately 10 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Cool the cakes on a wire rack and store them in an airtight container.

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