Clothes Pin Cookies – a delicious recipe with butter, all-purpose, white sugar, egg yolks, water, milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Mix 1/4 pound of the butter with 3 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, egg yolks, and water. (Done like making pie dough with a pastry blender.)
2
Chill for 1 hour then roll out like pie dough on a floured pastry sheet. Spread another 1/4 pound of the butter over dough. Fold dough together and refrigerate 1 hour. Repeat this procedure until all of the butter is used.
3
Cut dough into fourths. Wrap each quarter in plastic wrap. Chill.
4
Take out one quarter at a time and allow to stand at room temperature long enough that it softens enough that the dough can be rolled.
5
Roll dough out on floured pastry sheet/ board. Cut dough into 1/2 inch wide X 4-5 inch long strips. Wrap around clothes pins or dowel pins pinching ends.
6
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Slide off sticks while still very warm and then cool completely.
7
To Make Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup flour until thick stirring constantly. Let cool.
8
Cream together shortening, confectioners' sugar, marshmallow cream, and vanilla. Add cooked mixture to creamed mixture and beat till fluffy. Fill cooled pastry curls with filling.
2885
kcal
Calories
100
g
Fat
492
g
Carbs
20
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound butter, softened, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.
Yes, Clothes Pin 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.
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