Norwegian Christmas Cookies

1. 1

   Beat together 1 egg and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale.

2. 2

   Sift in flour and baking powder and add butter.

3. 3

   Beat on low speed until mixture forms a dough.

4. 4

   Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350F.

6. 6

   Lightly beat remaining egg.

7. 7

   Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Press thumb into center of each ball to flatten, leaving a depression, and brush lightly with egg.

9. 9

   Sprinkle crushed sugar in centers and bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, 12 to 18 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer to racks to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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