Krum Kager, a traditional Scandinavian treat, is a crisp, buttery cookie cooked using a decorative iron. Originating from Norway and Denmark, these delicately sweet cookies are made with cream, flour, sugar, and eggs, creating a light yet rich texture. The recipe also includes variants like Fatigman, a fried dough cousin, and Rosettes, flower-shaped fried cookies using a special iron. These cookies are perfect for festive occasions or holiday gatherings and are celebrated for their elegant look and lightly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup 20% cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
Step 1: Make Krum Kager Batter
- Beat eggs until light.
- Add 20% cream and mix well.
- Stir in sugar and flour until smooth.
Step 2: Bake Krum Kager
- Heat a krumkake iron.
- Pour small amounts of batter into the iron.
- Cook until golden and crisp.
- Carefully roll while warm or shape as desired.
- Let cool.
Tips
- Roll cookies immediately after removing from iron; they harden in seconds.
- Shape around a wooden cone for traditional krumkake rolls.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla or cardamom for authentic Scandinavian flavor.
- Substitute part of the sugar with brown sugar for deeper caramel notes.
- Use a decorative krumkake iron for embossed patterns.
- For crispier cookies, reduce cream slightly.
- For softer cookies, add 1 to 2 tablespoons extra cream.
- Dip one end in chocolate for a festive presentation.
- Fill rolled cookies with whipped cream for serving.
- Store airtight to preserve crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
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