Berlinerkranser

[pansophia]

Berlinerkranser

Serves 40.

This is a traditional Norwegian Christmas cookie that is on the annual baking list for my grandma and mom, and now me.

The dipping can be a bit tricky but it's fun too.

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For dough:

• 2 raw egg yolks
  
• 2 hard boiled egg yolks
  
• 1/2 c sugar
  
• 1 c butter
  
• 2 c flour
  

For dipping:

• 1 c Perl Sugar
  
• 2 whisked egg whites
  

Work well together the raw and hard boiled egg yolks. Add the sugar. Work in the butter alternating with the flour to form a smooth dough.

Roll into long roll with the hands (about 1/2" thick). Cut this in to about 3" pieces. Then form each piece into a little roll. Make a circle of each roll, crossing the ends.

Dip each into slightly beaten egg whites, then into coarse (perl) sugar.

Bake a delicate brown 10 to 15 minutes at 300 F.

Keywords: Intermediate, Dessert, Cookie, Christmas

( RG1535 )