Berlinerkranser
Norwegian Berlinerkranser cookies are wreath-shaped cookies with a light orange and buttery flavor. They are a festive holiday treat.
Servings 24
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Butter
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange Rind grated
- 1 Egg
- 2 Cups Flour sifted
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Topping
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- Green Sugar
- Cinnamon Candies
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter.
- Add the ½ cup of sugar, grated orange rind, and egg. Beat until light.
- Gradually add the flour and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll out.
- Flour a pastry mat or other flat surface and roll the dough out to ⅛ inch.
- Cut the dough into strips and roll into logs and shape into wreaths.
- Place on the cookie sheet.
- Beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually add 2 Tablespoons of sugar and beat until stiff.
- Brush the cookies with the egg white mixture.
- Decorate the cookies to resemble wreaths with the green sugar and cinnamon candies.
- Bake at 400℉ for 10-12 minutes.
- Place cookies on wire racks to cool while still hot.