Baking is a big part of Christmas preparations for those of Norwegian background. This modern version uses chocolate chips.

1 1/3 c.sugar
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 (12 oz.) pkg. milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 c.)
3 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and chocolate chips. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Shape each part dough on lightly floured surface into roll, 1 inch in diameter and about 15 inches long.

Place rolls on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with fork to about 5/8-inch thickness. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over rolls.

Bake 13 to 15minutes or until light brown on edges. Slice diagonally into about 1-inch strips while warm. About 5 dozen cookies. Served with coffee, of course - or cold milk.