Sandnøtter are one of the most beloved Norwegian Christmas cookies — tender, buttery and made to melt on your tongue. They belong to the traditional syv slag (the “seven sorts” of Scandinavian Christmas baking), and their sandy, crumbly texture comes from one clever ingredient: potato starch. Here’s how I make them from scratch. What are…
Brune pinner are one of Norway’s classic Christmas cookies — thin, crisp and buttery, topped with almonds and a little sugar. They’re part of the traditional syv slag (“seven sorts”) of Scandinavian holiday baking, and they come together from one simple dough with no special equipment. Here’s how I make them from scratch. Tips for…
Julekake is Norway’s classic Christmas bread — a lightly sweet, cardamom-spiced loaf studded with raisins, served in thin slices with butter through the whole holiday season. This version uses the Japanese tangzhong method to give it an extra soft, tender crumb that stays fresh for days. It’s the loaf I bake every December, and here’s…
