My mom makes Krumkake cookies every year (pronounced like; kroom ka ka) it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without them.  Krumkake are very delicate, beautiful imprinted specialty cookies that are baked on a Krumkake iron. Because these cookies are so unique and lovely, it’s a shame to restrict them to a single holiday. You can make them for any occasion. Having company over for breakfast? Make Krumkake and sprinkle powdered sugar over them or put  some whipped cream in the middle with fresh fruit. Yum! You may never settle for a stale, store-bought ice cream cone again once you’ve tasted these fragile delights. If you’ve never baked krumkake before, check out my family recipe.

Prep Time : 1 hour

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature

* 1/2 cup white sugar

* 3 eggs

* 1/2 cup flour

* 1/2 tsp. vanilla

* 1/2 tsp. freshly gound cardamom ( if you don’t care for the taste of cardamom, use almond extract)

Preparation:

Cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and ground cardamom. Stir in flour, mixing well. Add water until batter is the consistency of a thick cream sauce.

Lightly grease the two sides of a Krumkake iron with cooking spray or melted butter. Heat iron over medium to medium-high heat. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of batter onto the center of the iron. Close iron, squeezing handles together lightly to spread the batter. Bake for 30 seconds, flip iron over, and bake an additional 30 seconds. Flip iron back to initial position, open, and immediately roll cookie around a Krumkake cone. Slip off cone and allow to cool on rack. Enjoy!