Butter Cookies From North Africa Ghreyba Food

NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a baking/cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl sift together flour with baking powder and salt.
• In another bowl beat butter with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
• Add in egg and beat until combined.
• Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
• Form the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.
• Place the balls about 3-inches apart on the cookie sheet.
• Using back of a fork flatten to about 1/2 to 1/2-inch thick making criss-cross patterns.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• When the cookies are cooled coat lightly in confectioners sugar if desired.

BUTTER COOKIES FROM NORTH AFRICA (GHREYBA)

Steps:

• Mix oil or butter and sugar well.
• Add flour gradually and mix.
• Shape into little balls and press down gently to flatten into shape.
• Garnish with an almond.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.