Berlinerkranzer

Directions

Mix 1 cup sugar, the margarine, shortening, orange peel and whole eggs. Stir in flour.

Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into ropes, about 6 inch long and ¼ inch in diameter.

Form each rope into circle, crossing ends and tucking under. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Beat egg white and 2 Tablespoon sugar until foamy; brush over tops of cookies.

For holly berries:

Press bits of red candied cherries on center of knot; add little jagged leaves cut from citron. Bake until set but not brown, 10 to 12 min.

Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Makes 3 dozen cookies.