Norwegian Cookies

• large bowl

• mixer

• plastic wrap
  

• baking sheet

• wooden spoon
   

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup butter or margarine

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

• red and green colored sugar

• 15 min. prep

• approx. 3 hours chilling & approx. 8 min. baking time

Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour and nuts and beat until just moistened. Cover and chill until firm enough to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls; Place 2 inchs apart on a greased baking sheet. Flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake until cookies are set.