Norwegian Krumkakes

For a school heritage project, Krish researched the country of Norway. He made a poster with information about Norway. Then he had to do a presentaion of the information in class. For presentations, students are welcome to bring in items from the country they researched, relatives, or snacks. Krish decided snacks would be a good idea. Luckily, the mom of two of my piano students is from Norway. I emailed her and she sent me some recipes, along with the offer to use her Norwegian baking tools. I decided to make Krumkakes. They are kind of like thin pancakes but as they cool they harden, so as soon as they are taken off the baker they must be wrapped around a cone-shaped tool. This is what they look like when finished.

Two things Lisa-Britt said I needed to make the Krumkakes--a Krumkake baker and cardamon. At first I was a little intimidated to use it, especially since I had borrowed the tool. But it turned out to be quite fun and easier (despite a burnt thumb). The pattern on the Krumkakes is so pretty. The kids in Krish's class ooohhh and aaahhh over it. I think I'll put this Krumkake baker on my Mother's Day wish list :)

Sometimes I make snacks for school and some of the students don't eat theirs. But not the Krumkakes--all of the students ate them up and several asked for the recipe. I just used the recipe that came with the baker booklet. Lisa-Britt said they just eat them as is, like a cookie. They can also be filled with whipped cream and berries, or pudding, or I'm thinking ice cream :)

Have you had Krumkakes before? Is there a particular treat from another country, or part of your heritage, that you enjoy?

Have a wonderful day! It snowed here last night with lots of wind so no school today for the kids. Hooray!