Goro Norwegian Christmas Cookies

Instructions

1. Whisk the sugar, cream, egg, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Slowly beat in the cooled melted butter until smooth.
2. Stir in the flour just until a soft dough forms. Pat into a disk, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a goro iron according to its directions (an electric iron to medium, or a stovetop iron over medium heat) until a drop of water sizzles.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll about a third of the dough to 1/16 inch (2 mm) thin and cut shapes slightly larger than the iron. Keep the rest chilled.
5. Place one piece on the iron, close and bake 1 to 2 minutes per side until pale golden and the pattern shows.
6. Trim the ragged edges while the cookie is warm, then move to a rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.
7. Cool completely; the cookies crisp as they cool.