Mazarinsticks


Course : Cookies
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


---CRUST---

1 cup all-purpose flour -- sifted

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

---WALNUT LAYER---

1/3 cup butter

1/2 cup confectioners sugar -- unsifted

2 large egg yolks

1 cup california walnuts -- finely ground

1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs

3 large egg whites -- stiffly beaten

---TOPPING---

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate -- melted

1 Cup california walnuts -- chopped

1 Cup shredded coconut or candied orange peel
 

Preparation / Directions:


Makes 3 dozen sticks 1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter. 2. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. 3. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch square baking pan lined with foil (on bottom only). Walnut Layer 1. Cream butter, confectioners' sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy; stir in walnuts and bread crumbs. 2. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; spread evenly over crust layer. 3. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven 30 minutes, until top springs back when touched lightly. 4. Cool in pan; remove and cut into sticks. Topping Spread tops of sticks with thin layer of chocolate and decorate with walnuts, coconut or orange peel. NOTE: Great for a holiday cookie treat. Make ahead and store in airtight covered tin


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