RECIPE FOR CLOTHESPIN COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 pound of the butter with 3 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, egg yolks, and water. (Done like making pie dough with a pastry blender.)
• Chill for 1 hour then roll out like pie dough on a floured pastry sheet. Spread another 1/4 pound of the butter over dough. Fold dough together and refrigerate 1 hour. Repeat this procedure until all of the butter is used.
• Cut dough into fourths. Wrap each quarter in plastic wrap. Chill.
• Take out one quarter at a time and allow to stand at room temperature long enough that it softens enough that the dough can be rolled.
• Roll dough out on floured pastry sheet/ board. Cut dough into 1/2 inch wide X 4-5 inch long strips. Wrap around clothes pins or dowel pins pinching ends.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Slide off sticks while still very warm and then cool completely.
• To Make Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup flour until thick stirring constantly. Let cool.
• Cream together shortening, confectioners' sugar, marshmallow cream, and vanilla. Add cooked mixture to creamed mixture and beat till fluffy. Fill cooled pastry curls with filling.

Steps:

• For the dough: Cut oleo into flour and sugar mixture. Add egg yolks and sour cream.
• Mix well.
• Shape into a long roll. Wrap in waxed paper and store in refrigerator overnight.
• Take a small portion of the dough at a time and roll out on a floured board, about 1/8 inch in thickness.
• Cut into strips of an inch wide and about 4 inches long.
• Wrap around a wooden clothespin.
• Bake on greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for approx. 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned and not doughy. Keep your eye on the time, each oven is different.
• For the filling: In a large mixer, add oleo, Crisco, sugar, and vanilla. Cream for 10 minutes. To that mixture add warm milk and marshmallow creme and whip until sugar dissolves. Chill filling in refrigerator at least 2 hours, it makes for easier filling.
• With a pastry bag fitted with the appropriate attachment, fill the cookie shell with the filling and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.