Italian Pillows Recipe

Name: Italian Pillows
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 4 hard-cooked egg yolks; 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 (10-ounce) jar orange marmalade, divided; 1 egg white, unbeaten

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
4 hard-cooked egg yolks
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 (10-ounce) jar orange marmalade, divided
1 egg white, unbeaten

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt; beat well. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Press hard-cooked egg yolks through a sieve into creamed mixture, stirring well.
2
Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with whipping cream, beginning and ending with flour. Stir well after each addition. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
3
Work with one-fourth of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough chilled until ready to use. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on a well-floured surface, and cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1/4 teaspoon orange marmalade in center of each square. Fold dough into a triangle, and press edges together with a fork. Brush tops with egg white.
4
Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat procedure with remaining dough, marmalade, and egg whites.

1046

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Italian Pillows 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.

Italian Pillows

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