Bohemian Cookies Recipes

BOHEMIAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix in order given.
• Roll in balls like marbles and place on cookie sheet.
• Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Dip in powdered sugar while still warm.

JOHN HADAMUSCIN'S BOHEMIAN BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and smooth.
• Separate 3 of the eggs; Beat the 3 egg yolks and the remaining whole egg into the butter-sugar mixture. Set aside the eggs whites.
• Beat in vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheets.
• On a lilghtly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with floured cookie cutters. Transfer cookies to baking sheets. Lightly beat reserved egg whites. Using a pastry brush, glaze the surfaces of the cookies with egg whites. Decorate each with a sprinkling of colored sugar.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Store in tightly covered containers for up to two months in a cool place, or freeze for up to 6 months.

GLAZED BOHEMIAN ANISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds Parchment Paper; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in egg and lemon peel. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, pepper and anise seed.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. On lined cookie sheet, place balls about 1 inch apart. Dip bottom of drinking glass in 2 tablespoons flour; press each ball until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 15 minutes.
• In a small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and oil on High 10 seconds; stir. Microwave in 10-second intervals until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in anise extract. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle glaze over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with almonds. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.