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Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

This is an unusual and incredibly sublime cookie.

I had these for the first time over ten years ago at a neighborhood Christmas cookie swap.  When I took my first bite, I remember, I almost swooned!

I loved that they were so unique and unusual.

The crunchy nut and meringue topping over the berry shortbread crust was divine.  But there was something else…. another flavor mixed in that was just wonderful.

Something very familiar that alluded me.

Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

I discovered a bit later what it was when my sweet neighbor Linnell gave me the recipe.  It was the clean, crisp addition of lemon extract.

That little addition took these cookies from delicious to, in my ever so almost humble opinion,  to absolutely sublime.

I hope you give these a try.  They’re great all year round, btw!

Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies
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Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 328 kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg Yolk Large
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt Salt
  • 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Large Egg Whites
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Ground Walnuts
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 1 Cup Blackberry Jelly
  • 1/4 Cup Walnuts Chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Cream butter and sugar together thoroughly; add egg yolk and salt and combine.  Add flour and combine.  Pat mixture into a 9X13 inch pan.

  3. Beat egg whites until stiff.  Gradually add 1 cup sugar.  Continue to beat until you reach a meringue consistency.  Gently fold in ground walnuts and lemon extract.

  4. Spread jelly over dough mixture in pan.

  5. Swirl meringue over jelly.  Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

  6. Bake for about 40 minutes. To cut, use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion.

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Nutrition Facts
Yugoslavian Christmas Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 91mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 29g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5.1%
Vitamin C 2.4%
Calcium 2.3%
Iron 7.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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