The big day is almost here. The kids have been running around like crazy and getting themselves all worked up into a frenzy. The night was clear and chilly tonight so we all bundled up and went out for a walk to enjoy the lights and tire out the kiddies a little wink wink :-)Check out what my BFF made for me and what a treat they were after working part of the day. They are called Beehive (Ulky) Czech cookies and completely yummy. I had mentioned that I worked with someone who made these volcano cookies and just loved them. Well it turned out they were Beehive cookies and this co-worker would never give up the recipe. So my good buddy took it upon hereself to find out the recipe for me.
They are made with a little unique metal beehive mold which apparently you can only get in Czech. Lots of work went into these little yummies and they are delicious.
Here is a recipe for them and I must try to make these myself one day~
Recipe for Beehive (Ulky) Czech cookies:
Outside Layer
4 boxes of vanilla wafers (3 boxes crushed very finely)2 c. powdered sugar3 sticks unsalted butter, soft12 T. milk, room temperature6 T. cocoa12T Brandy or Cognac (I understand the Czech have a special baking liqour that is not as strong as our brandy)Mix all the ingredients with your hands and refrigerate overnight. Keep the dough COLD while you are working with it. Cream Filling1 c. granulated sugar2 sticks + a bit, unsalted butter, soft1 T. Vanilla sugar 15 T. Brandy or Cognac (same note as above re: liqour)3 egg yolksPOWDER SUGAR YOUR MOLD EACH TIME! Press dough firmly into mold leaving a hole in center for cream. HOLD MOLD TIGHTLY CLOSED while you are working. Add cream filling with teaspoon and level off with a knife. Unmold onto a vanilla wafer. Repair or redo as needed
Here is a recipe for them and I must try to make these myself one day~
Recipe for Beehive (Ulky) Czech cookies:
Outside Layer
4 boxes of vanilla wafers (3 boxes crushed very finely)2 c. powdered sugar3 sticks unsalted butter, soft12 T. milk, room temperature6 T. cocoa12T Brandy or Cognac (I understand the Czech have a special baking liqour that is not as strong as our brandy)Mix all the ingredients with your hands and refrigerate overnight. Keep the dough COLD while you are working with it. Cream Filling1 c. granulated sugar2 sticks + a bit, unsalted butter, soft1 T. Vanilla sugar 15 T. Brandy or Cognac (same note as above re: liqour)3 egg yolksPOWDER SUGAR YOUR MOLD EACH TIME! Press dough firmly into mold leaving a hole in center for cream. HOLD MOLD TIGHTLY CLOSED while you are working. Add cream filling with teaspoon and level off with a knife. Unmold onto a vanilla wafer. Repair or redo as needed
The kids get to open one present on Christmas Eve as a tradition in our house. My brother and I did this as kids and was fun. Kaylin opened a gift from a good friend of ours and it was Fun Foam. We we all had fun tonight making little creatures from it. Neat stuff and it was fun to do as a group. Check out our little creations. 
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Grrr....I hate having to sign up for new accounts in order to comment....
Okay, so what I said originally and had it evaporate into the atmosphere is....I have to write down your recipe for these cookies and give them a try. They sound yummy too! I found my recipe to be a little on the heavy side...too many nuts....but that's not always a bad thing...*gasp*...anyways....I'll have to give your recipe a try.
And also....what's the problem with your photos and typing??? I can't remember what you said...it all looks good to me, but tell me again.
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