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Krumkaker Norwegian Christmas Cookies

Krumkake (Krumkaker, plural) are traditional Norwegian Christmas Cakes (or cookies), related to Italian Pizzelles.

The delicate and crispy cookies are flavored with cardamom and almond extract, which gives them their distinct flavor.

But first, you'll need  a *Krumkake Iron!

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• eggs • granulated sugar • unsalted butter  • whole milk  • all-purpose flour • cardamom  • almond extract • salt • oil (for seasoning the iron)

You'll also need the following ingredients:

– Season then heat Krumkake Iron on the stove over low-medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

STEP 1

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– Crack eggs into a medium-sized bowl and whisk for 60 seconds. Add sugar and whisk to combine.

STEP 2

– Pour melted butter into the bowl and whisk. Add milk, flour, cardamom, almond extract, and salt. Mix until combined.

STEP 3

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TIP: Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.

– Fill a *1-tbs cookie scoop with batter and pour into the center of the preheated iron. Gently press the iron together.

STEP 4

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Cook the cookies for approximately 25 seconds (using a timer). Turn the iron to the other side and cook for another 25 seconds. The time may need tweaking.

STEP 5

TIP: If batter oozes out, wipe with paper towel and use less batter next time.

Remove Krumkake from the iron and roll around a wooden cone.

STEP 6

The cookies begin to harden almost immediately. Set the rolled cookie seam-side down while you prepare the next one. 

STEP 7

TIP: Some people like to roll the Krumkaker on the hot iron while they are still pliable. Try doing it both ways and see what method you prefer. 

TIP: Krumkake freeze well, but are fragile, so freeze in a rigid container.

Fill the cooled Krumkake with whipped cream and berries.

TIP: If you fill them too soon, they will get soggy. Wait until you are ready to serve them.

Enjoy!!!

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