Berlinerkranzer

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, orange peel and eggs.
3. 3
   Blend in flour.
4. 4
   Color with green food coloring, if desired.
5. 5
   Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into ropes, each about 6 inches long and 1/4 inch in diameter.
6. 6
   Form each rope into a circle, bringing one end over the other and through into a single knot.
7. 7
   Let about 1/2 inch extend at each end.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Press in red cinnamon candies, if desired.
10. 10
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown.
11. 11
    Immediately remove from baking sheet.