Monastery Cookies

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 12 minutes

1036 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2-3 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	butter
1/2	cup	sugar
1	each	egg	separated
2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/2	cup	powdered sugar
1	cup	nuts	chopped
1/2	cup	fruit preserves	tart

Directions

Note: Walnuts, almonds or pistachios may be used in this recipe.

Apricot, quince, raspberry or rose preserves are suggested.

Beat butter until fluffy.

Add sugar or honey, and beat in.

Add the yolk of an egg.

Sift flour with confectioners' sugar and add.

In a separate bowl beat egg white with a fork slightly.

Spoon out a small amount of dough and roll into a ball.

(If dough is too soft, refrigerate 1 hour. Do not add more flour.)

Dip in egg white and then roll in chopped nuts or sesame seeds.

Place on greased cookie sheet.

Poke a hole in the middle for preserves, or press slightly to flatten.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes.

While still warm, fill holes with preserves or jam.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 212g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1036 57% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.0g	101%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	160%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 348mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 102.0g	34%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	20%
Sugars 40.0g
Protein 15.0g	30%

Vitamin A	30%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	5%		Iron	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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