Czechoslovakian cukrovi is the generic term for cookies made during Christmas time. This recipe was given to me in the early '70s by a lovely Czech woman. Everyone seems to have it but the filling is usually apricot. I've never come across a recipe like this for almond and strawberry filling. The almond, while very sweet, seems to cut the richness of the dough. This recipe is definitely party size, but it can be cut in half with no loss in quality.
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Makes about 54 Czechoslovakian Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 2 cups butter (1 pound), softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 (8- to 12-ounce) container almond paste
- 1 (12-ounce) container strawberry filling
- Confectioners' sugar
Preparation:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks and mix well. Add flour and nuts and mix until well incorporated.
- Divide dough in half and pat into a 15 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan with slightly dampened hands, if necessary. Spread almond paste over surface to within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with strawberry filling and spread in the same way.
- Crumble remaining dough half over entire surface of filling, and pat or spread to completely cover. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown.
- Cut into 9 horizontal rows and 6 vertical rows (to make 54 bars) while still warm. Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar. Transfer to paper cups and a pretty serving tray or store tightly covered.
