Yugoslav Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Yugoslav Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 c. currant jelly; 4 egg whites; 3/4 c. finely ground walnuts; 1 tsp. lemon flavoring; 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1
Work butter until creamy.
2
Stir in 1/2 cup sugar gradually. Beat until fluffy.
3
Beat in egg yolk and salt.
4
Stir in flour.
5
Mix well.
6
Pat into a thin layer in bottom of 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan. Beat jelly slightly with a fork and spread on dough.
7
Whip egg whites until stiff.
8
Gradually add remaining sugar, continuing to whip until mixture stands in peaks.
9
Fold in ground nuts and flavoring.
10
Swirl over jelly.
11
Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
12
Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350u00b0 until brown.
13
Cool in pan.
14
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

2190

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

221

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 c. butter, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Yugoslav Christmas 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.

Yugoslav Christmas Cookies

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