A holiday tradition from Svavar Knutur's home.

 

Ingredients

 

• 2 cups oatmeal

• 2 1/2 cups flour

• 1 cup (200 grams) soft butter

• 2 cups of sugar, mixed with 2-4 tablespoons of brown sugar.

• 1 cup minced raisins

• 2 eggs

• baking soda on a knife's edge.

 

Procedure

 

• Mix the dry ingredients, then the butter and lastly the eggs and raisins.

• Knead the dough and roll into cylinders and cool until stiff. 

• Cut into nice looking cookies and bake at 200 degrees celsius (~400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 8-9 minutes.