Title: Three Leaf Clovers
Categories: Dessert Cookie Holiday
Yield: 5 Dozen

1 1/2	c	Grated Filberts
1 1/2	c	Grated unblanched almonds
2		Egg yolks
1	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Vanilla
2		Egg whites
		Citron
		Candied cherries

If using whole filberts and almonds, grate with a nut grater or you can use commercially grated or ground nuts.

Beat egg yolks until light; add sugar gradually. Blend in salt; vanilla and grated nuts.

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold in the nut mixture.

Shape 1/2 level teaspoonful of dough into a ball; flour hands to prevent dough from sticking to fingers. (May be necessary to place dough in fridge for 30 minutes)

Place three dough balls together on greased cookie sheets for form clovers; decorate with pieces of citron and cherry.

Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for about 14 minutes.

Wisconsin Electric Company 1950

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==

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