Grandma's Norwegian Kringla

Capture the warm nostalgia of the holidays with "Grandma's Norwegian Kringla," a soft, pillowy Scandinavian cookie that melts in your mouth with every bite. Made with a rich combination of sour cream, butter, and a hint of vanilla, these delicate figure-eight cookies are subtly sweet and irresistibly tender. The dough is chilled for easy handling and is shaped into charming loops or pretzels before being baked to perfection, remaining soft and pale on top with lightly golden bottoms. Perfect for festive gatherings or an afternoon treat, these kringla pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or enjoyed plain, this traditional recipe brings timeless charm to any dessert table. Keywords: Norwegian kringla recipe, traditional Scandinavian cookies, soft holiday cookies, sour cream cookie recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sour cream, granulated sugar, and butter until smooth and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

Step 5

Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and shape.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands. Take a small piece of dough (about the size of a walnut) and roll it into a rope about 6 inches long.

Step 8

Shape each rope into a figure-eight or a pretzel shape and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each kringla.

Step 9

Bake the kringla in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are just set and lightly golden on the bottoms. They should remain soft and pale on top.

Step 10

Transfer the kringla to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3453.1

Total Fat 146.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 564.2mg	0%
Sodium 3706.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 493.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 217.7g
Protein 52.1g	0%

Vitamin D 58.9IU	0%
Calcium 407.0mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 489.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 56.4%