# Buttery Norwegian Christmas Cookies These Simple Butter Cookies are Perfect for Holiday Gatherings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-christmas-cookies References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/14943-it-s-not-christmas-until-you-bake-these-norwegian-butter-cookies) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/14810-serinakaker) The 'Food 52' blog recently put together a recipe for traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies. This time of year, there is no shortage of [Christmas cookie recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betty-crocker-soft-baked-cookie-mix). This particular recipe helps you recreate a classic Norwegian treat called 'serinakaker.' Although the recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, baking the cookies does require some finesse. Once all of the ingredients have been combined, the [cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-toll-house-cookie-dough) will need to be refrigerated. Refrigerating the cookies gives them a sturdy and compact shape that sets them apart from more crumbly biscuits. For decoration, the cookies can be covered with pearl sugar or a small amount of chopped almonds. The tasty Norwegian Christmas cookies are a simple and rustic alternative to some of the more fussy [Christmas desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-2) served this time of year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional Christmas Treats Recipes:** Create classic desserts from all over the world with simple ingredients and traditional methods. - **Cookie Decorations:** Explore new ways to decorate cookies for the holidays and beyond. - **Refrigerated Cookie Dough Recipes:** Incorporate refrigeration into cookie dough preparation for sturdier, compact and better shaped cookies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Industry:** Incorporate traditional recipes to draw in customers looking for niche goods. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Refrigeration methods and equipment can be improved or marketed as useful for baking. - **Food Blogging:** Explore traditional recipes from around the world to provide readers with unique and interesting content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas Eve Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-for-santa-cookie-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Sugar Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-butter-sugar-cookie-dough.md) - [Buttery Belgian Cookie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-cookie-trio.md) - [Soft Cinnamon Sugar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-snickerdoodle-cookies.md) - [Wintery Soft-Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-sugar-with-sprinkles-icing-cookies.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frosted-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Soft Gingerbread Spice Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-iced-gingerbread-soft-spiced-cookies.md) - [Shortbread Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-butter-shortbread-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-sandwich-cookies.md)