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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Donnacha Mullane
donnachamullane64@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of almond extract, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They're very light and fluffy.
Dival valentine
valentine-d@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Fazi Zulfi
f_z@hotmail.frI love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookies.
Steve Gipson
steve_g14@aol.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Adnanshah Shah g
g@aol.comI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.
Pramila Ghimire
p.ghimire@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I love the almond flavor.
Islah TV
islah_t1@yahoo.comOverall, I thought these cookies were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.
Ali afmc
a_a57@hotmail.frThese cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking.
Sachindra Sada
sada.s77@hotmail.comI had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.
Belal Hosan
belal-hosan13@hotmail.frThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Mulugata Genet
mulugata_genet51@gmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're definitely a keeper.
Maju Prince
princemaju22@aol.comThese cookies are so good! I love the combination of flavors.
Paul Muriku
paul@gmail.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.
Akramkhan Sindh
s-akramkhan37@yahoo.comThese 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.