Clothespin Cookies II Recipe

Cut the margarine into the flour by stirring with a fork or a pastry blender. Mix together the 2 egg yolks and the sour cream stir into the flour mixture. Form a ball and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease clothespins lightly or cover with foil.

Separate the dough into 2 pieces leave one in the refrigerator until ready to use. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough into a large rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips 6x3/4 inches. Wrap loosely onto prepared clothespins. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the clothespins while still warm. Cool before filling.

In a medium bowl cream the shortening with the margarine and sugar. Add egg whites and vanilla beat until smooth. Add the hot milk 1 teaspoon at a time beat until creamy. Fill the cooled cookies using a pastry bag or a plastic bag with one corner cut off.