Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks); 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 c. currant or red jelly; 4 egg whites; 1 c. sugar; 3/4 c. finely ground walnuts; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks)
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. currant or red jelly
4 egg whites
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. finely ground walnuts
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease 9 x 13-inch pan.
3
Beat butter until creamy.
4
Gradually stir in 1/2 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and salt.
5
Stir in flour and mix well.
6
Pat into greased baking pan.
7
Beat jelly slightly with fork and spread on dough.
8
Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
9
Beat until mixture stands in peaks.
10
Fold in ground nuts and lemon extract. Swirl over jelly.
11
Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
12
Bake in 350u00b0 preheated oven for 30 minutes.
13
Cool in pan.
14
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

2167

kcal

Calories

128

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks), 1/2 c. sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Yugoslavian 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.

Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

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