Crazy Annie's Croatian Peace Cookies, Finalist Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 c. All-purpose flour
- 8 ounce Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 lb Unsalted butter, softened Apricot, Raspberry Or possibly Strawberry Jam Or possibly: Lekvar (Prune) Confectioners' sugar
Directions
- Cream butter and sugar together. Stir in flour and work dough into a smooth ball. Refrigeratedough 30 min in refrigerator. Roll out dough about 1/8-inch thick and cut into 3-inch squares. Place scant tsp. of preserves or possibly fruit puree in center of square. Bring opposite corners of square to center and overlap slightly. You will have a long cookie with pointed ends.
- Gently place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in pre-heated 350-degree oven for 8 to 10 min till edges and bottoms of cookies are golden brown. Remove with spatula to cooling cloth. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.
- Store in an airtight tin between layers of wax paper.
- Makes 36.
- NOTES : Darrlyn Reynolds of Poquoson. Reynolds is of Croatian descent. The recipe is a hand-me-down from the "Old Country," taught to her by her mother. "This cookie is a loving tribute to the memory of my mother; but more importantly, each cookie is a prayer for peace for all people everywhere living in war-torn nations."
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 58g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 193 | 70% |
| Total Fat 22.01g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 13.39g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 53mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 16.68g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.67g | 0% |
| Protein 3.43g | 5% |
