BERLINER KRANZ COOKIES

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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

4 hard-boiled large eggs
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
4 uncooked egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Red and green sugar
Red-hot candies

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.

Donnacha Mullane
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I'm not a huge fan of almond extract, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They're very light and fluffy.


Dival valentine
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Fazi Zulfi
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookies.


Steve Gipson
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Adnanshah Shah g
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Pramila Ghimire
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These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I love the almond flavor.


Islah TV
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Ali afmc
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking.


Sachindra Sada
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


Belal Hosan
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Mulugata Genet
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're definitely a keeper.


Maju Prince
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of flavors.


Paul Muriku
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.


Akramkhan Sindh
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.