NORSKA NÖTKAKOR | Norwegian Nut Cookies | 12 Days of Christmas 2022 ep.4

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar (chopped)

Dark chocolate has less sugar and adds richness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds (like sunflower or pumpkin)

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds are nut-free and often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract until combined.

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens