Sirupsnipper (Norwegian Christmas Cookies)

Sirupsnipper are sweet and spicy, diamond-shaped Christmas cookies known as Norway’s answer to pepperkaker, or gingerbread. They date back to the 1600s and are referred to as one of the classic seven varieties “syv slagene” of cookies for jul. They’re shape is a distinct diamond with fluted edges. Nestled in the center is half of a blanched almond; a bright jewel burrowed in it’s crown. They’re crispy and full of fragrant spices, the perfect holiday treat that will last a very long time in the cookie tin – that is, as long as they’re not eaten up beforehand! Enjoy these crispy cookies reminiscent of gingerbread and feel free to halve the recipe as it does make plenty to get you through winter season.