(; meaning 'curved cake'; : ) is a Norwegian cookieAase Strømstad: Mat på norsk. Tradisjonsrike retter fra hele landet, Aschehoug forlag 1985, side 98, made of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.Krumkaker av byggmel - på matoppskrift.no
A special decorative two-sided iron griddle similar to a waffle iron is traditionally used to bake the thin round cakes, similar to Italian pizzelle and cannoli. Older irons are used over the stove, but modern electric irons offer the convenience of nonstick surfaces, automatic timing, and multiple cakes per batch. While hot, the are rolled into small cones around a wooden or plastic cone form. can be eaten plain or filled with whipped cream (often ) or other fillings.
These biscuits are popular not only in Norway but due to contributions of Norwegian immigrants and their descendants they are found in the cuisines of New England and the American Midwest. are traditionally made in preparation for Christmas, along with other cookies of Nordic origin including sandbakelse and rosettes. They offer a sweet dessert after the traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
In Germany, the cookies are commonly filled with sweet stuffings. They are also used as a type of ice cream cone.
See also
List of Norwegian desserts
References