*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 WEIHNACHT PLAETZCHEN (CHRISTMAS COOKIES)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Holidays
                German

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Butter
     3/4   c            Sugar
   3                    Egg yolks
   2 1/2   c            Flour
   1       t            Vanilla OR lemon extract
     1/4   ts           Almond extract
                        -----DECORATE WITH-----
                        Colored sugar
                        Nuts
                        Candied cherries

  Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.  Add well-beaten
  egg yolks, add extracts.  Mix in half the flour, then
  turn on a floured board and knead in balance of flour.
  
  Roll out and cut with Christmas tree, star and Santa
  Claus cutters.
  
  Place on greased baking sheet.
  
  Bake at 375°.
  
  Decorate with colored sugar, nuts and candied cherries.
  
  ~ Mrs. W. A. Nettle typed & posted by teri chesser 7.95
 


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