Krumkake Cookies Recipe
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine -- melted 1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 eggs
Beat all ingredients with spoon until smooth. Heat krumkake iron over small electric or gas unit on medium-high heat until hot (grease lightly if necessary). Pour scant tablespoon batter onto iron; close gently. Heat each side about 15 seconds or until light golden brown. Keep iron over heat at all times. Carefully remove cookie. Immediately roll around cone-shape roller. Remove roller when cookie is set. Cool on wire rack.
Ladyfingers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 eggs -- separated 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract -- if desired 1/8 teaspoon salt Powdered sugar -- if desired
Heat oven to 350º. Grease and flour cookie sheet. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in medium bowl on medium speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Stir in remaining ingredients except powdered sugar. Fold egg yolk mixture into egg white mixture.
Place batter in decorating bag with #9 tip or in cookie press with #32 tip. Form 3-inch fingers about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar while warm.
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