Proverb Cookies
By
Elaine Schaefer, Indianapolis, Ind.
Something fun to make with the kids to add a special treat for all on Night to Be Much Remembered. Be sure to have a muffin pan handy. And, don't forget to have all your proverbs written and ready in 1/2 x 3 inch strips.
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Yield
12 Cookies
Ingredients
2 egg whites 1⁄2 cup honey (or sugar) 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 1⁄3 cup flour 2 teaspoons instant tea powder 2 teaspoons waterInstructions
Prepare proverbs or funny sayings on small pieces of paper (approximately 1/2x2 inches) and set aside. Combine egg whites, honey, salt, flour, tea powder and water to make a batter. Lightly grease two small cookie sheets. Spread 1 teaspoon batter on sheet to make a 3-inch circle. Leave two inches between cookies. (Do not bake more than five at a time.) Bake at 350 degrees for five minutes. Working quickly while cookies are hot, turn cookies over. Lay proverbs in center of cookie; fold in half and insert toothpick to hold. Then press backwards over edges of muffin pan to hold shape while they cool.
Notes
May substitute 2 teaspoons very strong tea for powder and water.
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