ForeignChristmas Cookies 3 egg whites1 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 1/2 cups ground unblenched almonds2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, cinnamon and lemon rind beating until stiff peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup meringue, and set aside. Fold almonds, … Continue reading Zimtsterne
Cookies Brownies Bars and Squares
Zimtkränze
ForeignChristmas Cookies 1 1/2 cups butter, softened1 1/4 cups sugar divided3 eggs, separated3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped pecans Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beating until well blended. Add enough flour to make … Continue reading Zimtkränze
Tuiles With Almonds
ForeignChristmas Cookies 2 egg whites1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely ground1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 butter or margarine, melted1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and sugar in a medium mixing bowl; beat until foamy. Add ground almonds, flour, butter, and flavorings, stirring until well blended. Drop by heaping … Continue reading Tuiles With Almonds
Swedish Kringler
ForeignChristmas Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter or margarine3 tablespoons milk2 egg yolks1 egg whiteSugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture Place flour in a large mixing bowl; cut in butter with a pasty blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in milk and egg yolks with a fork until dough holds together. Divide dough into fourths, … Continue reading Swedish Kringler
Swedish Christmas Cookies
ForeignChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup sugar1 egg separated1 tablespoon grated orange rind1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup cake flour18 candied cherries, halved Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add orange rind, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt; beat thoroughly. … Continue reading Swedish Christmas Cookies
Springerle
ForeignChristmas Cookies 4 eggs2 cups sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar and butter. Continue beating 10 minutes; stir in anise. Combine flour and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl; stir … Continue reading Springerle
Spanish Hazelnut Cookies
ForeignChristmas Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine softened1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar2 cups finely chopped hazelnuts, toastedSifted powdered sugar Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; add 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour; beat well. Stir in hazelnuts. Chill 30 minutes. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place … Continue reading Spanish Hazelnut Cookies
Speculaas
ForeignChristmas Cookies 1 cup butter, softened1 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons grated orange rind2 cups all-purpose flour1 table baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed1/2 cup blanched whole almonds Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; add sugar, and beat … Continue reading Speculaas
Scandinavian Wreath Cookies
ForeignChristmas Cookies 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup shortening1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2 eggs2 teaspoons grated orange rind4 cups all-purpose flour1 egg white Cream butter and shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs; beat well. Stir in orange rind. Gradually add flour, stirring well. Chill dough 1 … Continue reading Scandinavian Wreath Cookies
Pfeffernüsse
ForeignChristmas Cookies 3/4 cup molasses3/4 cup honey3/4 cup shortening4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground mace1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed1 egg, beatenSifted powdered sugar Combine molasses and honey in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Add shortening; stir until well … Continue reading Pfeffernüsse
Shiloh To Canaan Kitchen 