Berlinerkranzer

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 1 cup sugar, the margarine, shortening, orange peel and whole eggs.
2. 2
   Stir in flour.
3. 3
   Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into ropes, about 6 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter.
4. 4
   Form each rope into circle, crossing ends and tucking under.
5. 5
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 400F (200C).
7. 7
   Beat egg white and 2 Tablespoon sugar until foamy; brush over tops of cookies.
8. 8
   For holly berries, press bits of red candied cherries on center of knot; add little jagged leaves cut from citron.
9. 9
   Bake until set but not brown, 10 to 12 min.
10. 10
    Immediately remove from cookie sheet.