Name: Norwegian Cookies (Brune Pinner)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 30 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tbsp molasses; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2.5 cups flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup sanding sugar; 1 cup almonds

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Norwegian Cookies (Brune Pinner)

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In an electric mixer, cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.

Separate egg, reserving the egg white. Add egg yolk, molasses and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon.

Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.

Divide the dough into 6 even portions.

Roll each portion into a log about 6-7 inches long and about 1/2 inch in diameter.

Place 2 logs on a cookie sheet and flatten each to about 1/4 inch thickness. The cookies will spread when baking so leave plenty of room between them.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Whip egg white in a small bowl until broken up.

Brush egg whites on to top of cookies.

Sprinkle sanding sugar and chopped almonds on top.

Bake for 10-12 minutes; cookies will spread out.

Cool for 3-4 minutes; using a sharp knife, slice diagonally in 1/2 inch strips. Allow to cool completely.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Butter First 🧈
Melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma before mixing into your dough—this deepens the cookie's flavor complexity and adds authentic Scandinavian richness.
Chill Dough Between Batches ❄️
Refrigerate your dough for 30 minutes between rolling and shaping to prevent spreading and ensure crispy, defined edges rather than soft, flat cookies.
Toast Your Almonds First 🌰
Lightly toast whole almonds in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes before grinding to intensify their nutty flavor and reduce moisture content for better texture.
Bloom Molasses in Warm Spices 🌶️
Warm your cinnamon, baking soda, and vanilla together with the molasses for 1 minute before combining with other ingredients to activate flavors and create deeper spice notes.
Apply Sanding Sugar While Warm ✨
Brush cookies lightly with egg white and coat with sanding sugar immediately after removing from the oven while still warm—the residual heat helps the crystals adhere and creates a beautiful, sparkly finish.