Norwegian Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Line a baking/cookie sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl sift together flour with baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   In another bowl beat butter with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy (about 3 minutes).

5. 5

   Add in egg and beat until combined.

6. 6

   Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.

7. 7

   Form the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.

8. 8

   Place the balls about 3-inches apart on the cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Using back of a fork flatten to about 1/2 to 1/2-inch thick making criss-cross patterns.

10. 10

    Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

11. 11

    Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

12. 12

    When the cookies are cooled coat lightly in confectioners sugar if desired.