Ukrainian Snow Cap Cookies

Submitted by RubySue

"I pulled this from recipegoldmine.com, posted by Olga. It's originally from Traditional Ukrainian Cookery. I put it here for safe keeping. I will be making these this week for my 6th grade students. If they say they're good, Ill let you know."

 

• Ready In: 42mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 cookies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon whole milk or 1 tablespoon cream
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1⁄4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup coconut

directions

1. Sift the flour with the dry ingredients.
2. Cream the butter; add the egg yolks, one at a time, and continue creaming.
3. Stir in the milk or cream.
4. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. The dough should be light. Chill for easier handling.
5. Roll thin and cut into small rounds.
6. Prepare the topping by beating the egg whites until stiff; add the sugar gradually, beating constantly. Fold in the walnuts and coconut.
7. Place the rounds on a greased baking sheet and top each with the meringue.
8. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F) for about 12 minutes, or until delicately browned.