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Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

YUGOSLAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Course Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine The Balkans, The former Yugoslavia, yugoslavian
Keyword christmas, cookie, cooky

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. sweet butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup finely ground walnuts
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 cup blackberry and current jelly
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Cream butter with the ½ cup sugar.
  • Add egg yolk and salt.
  • Sift flour, measure, and stir into mixture.
  • Pat dough into a thin layer in the bottom of a 10x15" cooky sheet.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add sugar and continue beating until of a meringue consistency.
  • Fold in the ground walnuts and flavoring.
  • Spread jelly over the dough and swirl meringue over jelly.
  • Sprinkle meringue with chopped walnuts,
  • Bake in a moderate oven ( 350°) for 40 minutes.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Makes three dozen cookies.

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Chicago Metallic Commercial II Traditional Uncoated True Jelly Roll Pan, 15-Inch by10-Inch Ideal for like one-sheet dinners, jelly rolls, bars, and cookies but can also be used to make one-sheet pan meals, roast vegetables, reheat leftovers Made from heavy-weight aluminized steel for superior heat conduction and even baking; features wire rod reinforced rims to prevent warping Features a traditional, uncoated baking surface Measures 14.75-inch by 9.75-inch by 1-Inch Dishwasher safe, however hand-washing is recommended to extend product life

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