Authentic Hungarian Moon Cookies (cakes)

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Just like from the old country with that cake-like texture. I remember my mother cutting these cookies out with a drinking glass AFTER baking. Except I remember them being called "Moon Cakes" (probably because of the texture). There is a rolled "Moon Cake" made with ground sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 T. butter
  • 6 eggs separated (stiffly beat the whites)
  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • juice and rind zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 c. finely ground walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the sugar and butter. Add the egg yolks and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well. Add the stiffly beaten egg whites, folding in gently.

Step 2

Pour batter into a greased and floured large rectangular pan with shallow sides. Sprinkle the entire top with the ground nuts. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned at 350 degrees.

Step 3

Cut with the open end of a drinking glass then keep cutting into crescent shapes until entire pan is done.

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