Whipped Cream Krumkake

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 1 min./cookie
Yield about 3 dozen
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Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture. That heritage is evident during our annual Nordic Fest, where this classic krumkake recipe is king. Here's your introduction to the timeless treat. —Imelda Nesteby, Decorah, Iowa

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Sweetened whipped cream, optional
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional
  • Maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

  1. Beat eggs in a bowl until very light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating to blend. Slowly add melted butter, then whipped cream and nutmeg. Add flour; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare krumkakes in a preheated krumkake (or pizzelle) maker according to manufacturer's directions, using 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie.
  3. Remove krumkake and immediately roll over a cone-shaped form. Place seam side down on parchment to cool; remove form.
  4. If desired, fill some or all of the cooled cones with sweetened whipped cream, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and top with a cherry. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 krumkake: 81 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture. That heritage is evident during our annual Nordic Fest, where this classic krumkake recipe is king. Here's your introduction to the timeless treat. —Imelda Nesteby, Decorah, Iowa
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