From the kitchen of Carla Wilson. This is a traditional
Slovakian ginger cookie (pronounced
ZAHZ-vor-ni-kee). The cookies set overnight (this
helps them raise). They will DOUBLE in height while
baking. The bottom half will be spongier than the top.
Slovakian ginger cookie (pronounced
ZAHZ-vor-ni-kee). The cookies set overnight (this
helps them raise). They will DOUBLE in height while
baking. The bottom half will be spongier than the top.
Beat together until frothy:
8 egg YOLKS
4 egg WHITES
Add:
1/4 lb butter, melted
Mix together, then SLOWLY add:
1 lb powdered sugar (3 1/2 c)
2 Tbsp ginger
Mix for 10 minutes.
Add:
4 1/2 c flour
5 tsp baking powder
Mix for 5 minutes.
Form into a couple of dough balls.
Wrap in wax paper.
Refrigerate a couple hours.
Roll dough 1/2" thick.
Use zazzy cookie cutter, or cutter of your choice.
Place on greased cookie sheets- about 5 sheets.
Let stay overnight.
IN MORNING:
Bake @ 400, 7 minutes
8 egg YOLKS
4 egg WHITES
Add:
1/4 lb butter, melted
Mix together, then SLOWLY add:
1 lb powdered sugar (3 1/2 c)
2 Tbsp ginger
Mix for 10 minutes.
Add:
4 1/2 c flour
5 tsp baking powder
Mix for 5 minutes.
Form into a couple of dough balls.
Wrap in wax paper.
Refrigerate a couple hours.
Roll dough 1/2" thick.
Use zazzy cookie cutter, or cutter of your choice.
Place on greased cookie sheets- about 5 sheets.
Let stay overnight.
IN MORNING:
Bake @ 400, 7 minutes
Zazvornicky cookie cutters
can be purchased on Etsy
or Amazon. Mine is from an
Ace Hardware store.
can be purchased on Etsy
or Amazon. Mine is from an
Ace Hardware store.
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