Berliner Kranzer Recipe

Name: Berliner Kranzer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 3/4 cup candied citron peel; 24 red candied cherries

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 teaspoons white sugar
3/4 cup candied citron peel
24 red candied cherries

1
["Cream together 1 cup sugar with butter or margarine, and shortening. Beat in 2 eggs and add orange peel.", "Sift flour and gradually blend into sugar mixture. Dough should hold together and not be crumbly.", "Take a walnut sized piece of dough, and roll in palms of hand to create a 4 to 6 inch rope. Bring ends together to form a circle, and fold ends over each other. Brush with a mixture made from beaten egg white and 2 teaspoons sugar; this makes a glossy finish. Add green citron slices for ""leaves"" and 1/2 red citron cherry for"" berry"" - use to decorate at the knot.", "Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) on ungreased cookie sheets for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake only until cookies are light brown on bottom - just barely baked."]

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup shortening, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Berliner Kranzer falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Berliner Kranzer

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions