Krakelingen or Dutch Pastry Cookies

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Title: Krakelingen or Dutch Pastry Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 56 servings

2 c Butter
4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Water
Granulated sugar

Recipe by: Midwest Living, December 1994
In a large mixing bowl, cut the butter into the flour until the pieces
are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part
of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to the side of the bowl.
Repeat until all is moistened. Divide the dough in half. Form each into a
ball; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, if necessary, for easier
handling.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the dough.
On a lightly floured surface, rollthe dough into a rope about 1/4-inch
thick and 6 to 8 inches long. Join the ends together and dip into the sugar
to coat. Twist the rope for form a figure-8 and place on an ungreased
cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes,
or until firm and lightly browned on the bottoms. Transfer the cookies to
wire racks to cool.
Penny Halsey Note: Recipe from the Queen's Inn restaurant in Holland,
Michigan.

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