Norwegian Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Position oven rack to second-lowest position.

Step 2: Line a baking/cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3: In a medium bowl sift together flour with baking powder and salt.

Step 4: 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.

Step 5: Form the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.

Step 6: Place the balls about 3-inches apart on the cookie sheet.

Step 7: Using back of a fork flatten to about 1/2 to 1/2-inch thick making criss-cross patterns.

Step 8: Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 9: OPTIONAL; Roll warm cookies in confections sugar, place on a cooking rack. If you want you can roll a second time (which is what I do) in confections sugar, this will make sure the sugar stays on the cookies).