Clothes Pin Cookies (Mini Cream Horns) 🍪
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cream horns with these Clothes Pin Cookies! A cherished recipe passed down through generations, this delightful treat captures the essence of bakery-style cream horns in a bite-sized form. With a flaky crust and a creamy, luscious filling, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Despite the time invested, the process is surprisingly simple, making it perfect for special occasions or leisurely weekends in the kitchen. Embrace the joy of baking and treat your loved ones to a taste of nostalgia with these adorable mini cream horns!
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Sweet, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 230.2
- Fat Content: 16.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 62.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 9g
- Protein Content: 2.3g
Recipe Yield: 40-50 cookies
Ingredients:
For the Crust: | For the Filling: |
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4 cups flour | 1 can sweetened condensed milk |
1/2 tsp salt | 1/2 cup powdered sugar |
3 cups powdered sugar | 1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup butter | 1/2 cup margarine, softened |
1 cup margarine | 1/2 cup shortening |
1 1/2 eggs, beaten | 1 tsp vanilla extract |
2 tbsp water |
Instructions:
For the Crust:
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Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and 3 cups of powdered sugar. Cut in 1 cup of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Gradually add beaten eggs and water to the flour mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
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Chill Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until it comes together. Divide the dough into fourths, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Layer with Shortening: After chilling, roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface into a thin rectangle. Spread 1/2 cup of shortening evenly over the surface of the dough. Fold the dough over the shortening and repeat with the remaining portions of dough. Wrap each folded dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 2 hours or until firm.
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Shape Cookies: Preheat your oven to 370°F (188°C). Roll out a small batch of dough at a time on a floured surface. Cut the dough into 6 x 1/2-inch strips.
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Wrap Around Clothes Pins: Carefully spiral-wrap each strip of dough around a clothespin, ensuring that the edges overlap to create a tight seal. Place the wrapped clothespins on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the cookie sheets for about 5 minutes.
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Remove Clothespins: Gently remove the clothespins from the cookies while they are still warm to prevent breakage. Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks before filling.
For the Filling:
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Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, softened butter, margarine, shortening, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
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Fill Cookies: Using a piping bag or a cookie press, fill each cooled cookie shell with the prepared filling, ensuring to fill them generously.
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Dust with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle the filled cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Serve these delightful Clothes Pin Cookies (Mini Cream Horns) at your next gathering or special occasion. Watch as they disappear within moments, leaving behind smiles and satisfied cravings. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors and the joy of homemade treats with every bite!