Krakelingen (Butter Cookies in the Shape of 8)

Name: Krakelingen (Butter Cookies in the Shape of 8)
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 72 cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups butter; 4 cups flour; 1/2 cup water; sugar

Submitted by Duane and Ginger Va

"I live in Holland, Michigan and these are just a few of the "traditional" recipes I've collected from people I know who probably brought them from "the old country.""

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photo by Chrysalis045

Ready In:: 7mins
Ingredients:: 4
Yields:: 72 cookies

ingredients

2 cups butter
4 cups flour
¹⁄₂ cup water
sugar

directions

Cut butter into flour.
Gradually stir in water forming a dough similar to pastry.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F
Cut dough in half.
Sprinkle countertop or board with sugar to prevent dough from sticking.
As you roll dough out into an oval, sprinkle sugar on top as needed to prevent from sticking to rolling pin.
With a table knife cut 1/2-3/4" wide strip, connect ends, and twist into a figure eight.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake until slightly golden brown on bottom.