Berliner Kranz Cookies Recipe

Name: Berliner Kranz Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
5
; brush with egg white. Sprinkle as desired with colored sugar. Bake at 350u00b0 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.

1301

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 hard-boiled large eggs, 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 cup sugar, 4 uncooked egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Berliner Kranz Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Berliner Kranz Cookies

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