Berlinerkranzer

1. 1

   Mix 1 cup sugar, the margarine, shortening, orange peel and whole eggs.

2. 2

   Stir in flour.

3. 3

   Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into ropes, about 6 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter.

4. 4

   Form each rope into circle, crossing ends and tucking under.

5. 5

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Heat oven to 400F (200C).

7. 7

   Beat egg white and 2 Tablespoon sugar until foamy; brush over tops of cookies.

8. 8

   For holly berries, press bits of red candied cherries on center of knot; add little jagged leaves cut from citron.

9. 9

   Bake until set but not brown, 10 to 12 min.

10. 10

    Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

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