Kringler (Danish) Cookies

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This delicate cookie is shaped like a bow and is great at Christmas time. It has been passed down through our family for generations. It has been a favorite in many cookie exchanges.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 24

• 1 pound soft butter
• 4 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons vinegar in a measuring cup topped up with water to the 1 cup line
• 1 cup cinnamon sugar

Preparation method

Prep: 48 mins | Cook: 12 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cut the butter into the flour and sugar, until well mixed. Add water/vinegar and knead until dough is formed.
3. Roll out with a rolling pin to not quite 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into narrow strips and form into bows.
4. Bake at 350 F till golden(approx 12 min.) Coat hot cookies in the cinnamon sugar.
5. Let cool.