Berliner Kranze

Norwegian wreath cookies made with hard-boiled egg yolks and dipped in egg white and sugar.

1 1/2 C. Softened Shortening (1/2 Butter)
1 C. Sugar
2 tsp. Grated Orange Rind
2 Eggs
4 C. Flour

Norwegian Berlin Wreaths

Mix shortening, sugar, rind, and eggs thoroughly. Stir in flour. Chill. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Break off small pieces of dough, roll 6" long and 1/4" thick.Form each piece into a circle, bringing one end over and through in a single knot. Leave 1/2" on each side. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops with meringue (made by beating 1 egg white until stiff, gradually beating in 2 tbsp. of sugar). Press bits of red candied cherries on center of knot for holly berries. Add little jagged leaves cut out of green citron. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.