Norwegian Butter Cookies (Serinakaker)

Name: Norwegian Butter Cookies (Serinakaker)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened (3 sticks)); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 eggs (divided); 1/4 cup almonds (sliced or finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

These Norwegian Butter Cookies (Serinakaker) are delicate and buttery, similar to shortbread but less crumbly, with melt-in-your-mouth almond and vanilla flavors. They are the PERFECT cookie, especially if you're looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:43:46 GMT