Ukrainian Snow Cap Cookies Recipes

UKRAINIAN SNOW CAP COOKIES

Steps:

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

LEMON LUSCIOUS SNOW CAP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add lemon zest, eggs and extract.
• Stir in flour and baking powder.
• Add nuts and coconut.
• Shape into 1 1/2" balls.
• Roll in powdered sugar and place on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 18 minutes until the edges are set.
• Cool a minute or two on cookie sheets, and remove to wire rack, and sprinkle powdered sugar over the tops as cookies continue to cool.