BERLINER KRANZ COOKIES
These wreath-shaped cookies make a great Christmas gift and a pretty presentation on a buffet table. So get ready for the compliments. My mother handed down the recipe to me.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, UT
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; discard whites or save for another use. Press yolks through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the uncooked egg yolks, hard-boiled egg yolks and extract. Combine flour and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with cream, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Reroll scraps if desired., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; brush with egg white. Sprinkle as desired with colored sugar. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; carefully decorate as desired with candies. Bake 4-8 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Chibueze Naomi
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. There are much better Berliner Kranz cookie recipes out there.
Madalitso Nazombe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Marie Mazur
[email protected]These cookies were not what I expected. They were more like a cake than a cookie.
Tosan Amatotsero
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding a little more butter to the dough.
Selem Amer
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Adaora Ben
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're not too sweet.
kyana maslany
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.
Check Secure
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and delicious! I love the almond flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Sophia Lyons
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Lady Dimitrescu
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the almond flavor and the glaze was the perfect touch.
Dilbar Ali shah
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The almond flavor is wonderful and the glaze is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Roz bogati
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Isma3el Mo7amed
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive! I love the combination of almonds and orange zest. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Jim Bruce
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday party or just a casual get-together.
Big Man
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The almond flavor was subtle but delicious, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.