Norwegian Drop Cookies
Delight your taste buds with the warm, spiced flavors of Norwegian Drop Cookies, a simple yet irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. These buttery cookies come together with a blend of pantry staples, featuring a hint of ground cinnamon and optional cardamom for a Scandinavian-inspired twist. The addition of chopped nuts or dried fruit like raisins or cranberries provides a delightful texture and burst of sweetness, making them wonderfully versatile. Ready in just 25 minutes, these soft and chewy cookies are ideal for pairing with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Perfectly golden and slightly crisp on the edges, Norwegian Drop Cookies are the ultimate quick-bake crowd-pleaser you'll come back to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts, optional)
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom (if using), and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
If you're using chopped nuts or dried fruit, gently fold them into the dough at this stage.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft, which is fine.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Norwegian Drop Cookies with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1983 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.9 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 376.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1474 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
