Berlinerkranzer Recipe 🇳🇴
Description:
These delightful Berlinerkranzer, a cherished Norwegian treat, are perfect for nibbling or adorning cakes and pies. With their intricate wreath-like shape and tantalizing flavor, they add a touch of Scandinavian charm to any dessert spread.
- Cuisine: Norwegian, Scandinavian, European
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Fruit, Norwegian, Scandinavian, European, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 906.3
- Fat: 51.1g
- Saturated Fat: 21.6g
- Cholesterol: 131.5mg
- Sodium: 197.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 101.5g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 37.9g
- Protein: 11.6g
Yield:
- Recipe Yield: 6 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for meringue)
- Candied citron peel
- Candied cherries
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | In a mixing bowl, combine butter, margarine, shortening, 1 cup sugar, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly. |
| 3 | Add eggs to the mixture and blend well. |
| 4 | Gradually incorporate flour into the mixture until fully combined. |
| 5 | Shape the dough into ropes, each about 6 inches long, using rounded teaspoons of dough. |
| 6 | Form each rope into a circle, creating a knot-like shape, with ½ inch extending at each end. |
| 7 | Place the shaped dough on an ungreased baking sheet. |
| 8 | In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form. |
| 9 | Brush the tops of the cookies with the prepared meringue. |
| 10 | Decorate the center of each knot with bits of candied cherries for holly berries and candied citron for leaves. |
| 11 | Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set but not browned. |
| 12 | Remove the cookies immediately from the baking sheet after baking. |
Enjoy!
These Berlinerkranzer are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Serve them at holiday gatherings, afternoon teas, or simply enjoy them as a sweet indulgence anytime!
