Norwegian Sandbakkel

Norwegian Sandbakkel


1. Mix together the flour and sugar.

2. Cut in the butter until blended.

3. In a separate small bowl mix the water, almond extract, and egg yolk.

4. Using a fork mix together the wet and dry ingredients into a dough.

5. Knead until smooth.

6. Wrap the ball well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

8. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and press with your thumb down into the cookie molds or small tart molds.

9. Press so that the dough is all of the way up the side of the molds.

10. Prick the unbaked tarts with a fork to keep them from puffing up and deforming during baking.

11. Bake cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

12. Cool cookies in molds on a wire rack for 10 minutes before carefully removing to cool completely.

13. Store in an airtight container until served.

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