Homemade Cream Horns

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and salt. Gradually stir in the flour and water until a stiff dough is formed.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into strips 1 inch wide and 12 inches long.
4. Shape each strip into a horn shape by rolling one end of the strip to the middle, then the other end over it. Place the horns on the prepared baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cream, vanilla extract, and egg. Brush the horns with the mixture and sprinkle with the walnuts and raisins.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Cream horns were first created in the 18th century in Austria.
• They are a popular dessert in many European countries.
• Cream horns are traditionally served at Christmas and other special occasions.