French-Swiss Cookies Recipe

French-Swiss Cookies are something I relished along with a nice hot cup of tea. One of my mums anytime-available snacks, I now prepare and store these myself! Topped off with white ground nuts, I enjoy the crunch in these cookies.
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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseFeel
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg yolk1
 Sifted flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Cinnamon2 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 Groundnuts2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3617 Calories from Fat 1830

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 209 g321.3%

Saturated Fat 121 g605.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 880.4 mg293.5%

Sodium 113.6 mg4.7%

Total Carbohydrates 407 g135.6%

Dietary Fiber 15.9 g63.7%

Sugars 202.6 g

Protein 45 g89.3%

Vitamin A 122.4% Vitamin C 0.79%

Calcium 29.2% Iron 85.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar.
2) Beat well till light and fluffy.
3) Beat in the egg yolk.
4) Add in the flour and cinnamon and blend well.
5) Refrigerate.
6) Pinching out little of the dough at a time, roll into 1-inch balls.
7) Arrange on ungreased baking sheets, keeping about 2 inches apart.
8) Using a floured spatula, press out paper-thin.
9) Brush the tops with egg white and sprinkle with nuts.
10) Place in the oven at 350° F and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

SERVING
11) Serve as a snack.
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