one dozen (Almond cookie)

Kransekakestenger are traditional Norwegian almond cookies. Rolled into slender, finger-like logs and baked until they develop a light golden exterior, they have a delightfully chewy interior with a subtle crunch on the outside. Dipped and drizzled in semi-dark chocolate, these gluten-free treats capture the same rich, nutty flavor of the towering Kransekake but in an everyday cookie form. Dating back to the 18th century, they’re a staple at Christmas celebrations, weddings, and national festivities across Norway.