Best 13 Grandma Pegs Lily Cookies Recipes

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Grandma Peg's Lily Cookies are a classic treat that has been passed down through generations. These cookies are known for their delicate flavor, chewy texture, and beautiful lily shape. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will help you create these delicious cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen. With tips on creating the perfect dough, rolling and shaping the cookies, and achieving the perfect golden-brown color, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with these delightful homemade treats.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cream margarine and sugar. Add milk, egg, and vanilla and stir well. Add flour and baking powder. Chill. On well-floured board, roll out and cut into shapes. Put onto greased baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar or decorate with sprinkles. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool on racks.

GRANDMA PEG'S LILY COOKIES



GRANDMA PEG'S LILY COOKIES image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Number Of Ingredients 5

4.5 oz cream cheese
2 cups flour
1 cup butter
Seedless raspberry or strawberry jam or apricot jam
Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • In processor cream butter and cream cheese. Add flour and mix until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 1 hr. Can chill for a couple of days. Roll out dough until 1/8" thick. Cut out round cookies. Put a 1/4 tsp on jam in middle of cookie. Fold over ends to make a lily shape. Bake at 375˙ for 15minutes. Cool and then drench with powdered sugar.

DAINTY LILY COOKIES



Dainty Lily Cookies image

Make and share this Dainty Lily Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
fruit preserves, for filling
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and cream cheese.
  • Mix in flour until well blended. Chill dough before rolling.
  • Roll out dough to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured surface.
  • Cut into 2-inch rounds.
  • Spoon a small amount of preserves onto center of circle and fold two sides of circle towards middle, overlapping edges in center (bottom should form a point and top should be open to reveal filling).
  • Place on baking sheet and bake at 375° F for about 15 minutes, but do not overbake.
  • Cool cookies and drench entire cookie in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 104.7, Sodium 281.7, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.2

GRANDMA MABEL'S GUMDROP COOKIES



Grandma Mabel's Gumdrop Cookies image

This recipe was created by Art Smith's (Oprah chef) Grandmother Mabel. A holiday cookie that kids will love any time of the year. You can vary the color of the gumdrops for the holiday--green for St Patrick's day, etc.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup gumdrop, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together.
  • Add vanilla and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to egg mixture.
  • Stir until mixed well.
  • By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
  • Refrigerate the dough until it is thoroughly chilled (at least 3 hours).
  • (Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape).
  • Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball about the size of a walnut.
  • Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

GRANDMA ANNA'S ITALIAN PEPPER COOKIES



Grandma Anna's Italian Pepper Cookies image

Spicy and sweet old-school Italian Christmas cookie recipe, like my grandma used to make. No electric mixer needed.

Provided by DaniDee

Categories     Italian Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shortening
1 cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, pepper, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves for cookies together into a large bowl.
  • Place shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted. Pour into dry ingredients and mix with a spoon.
  • Add milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla; mix with a spoon to combine. Add raisins, chopped walnuts, and finely chopped walnuts and mix with your hands to combine. Roll dough into small balls and set 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze while cookies cool. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Add milk, orange juice, and orange zest and mix until smooth.
  • Brush glaze onto cooled cookies or spread with a spoon. Decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

GRANDMA'S SPRITZ COOKIES



Grandma's Spritz Cookies image

To make these festive classic spritz cookies, I use my grandmother's antique cookie press. I'm the only one in the family who can still get it to work! -Suzanne Kern, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
Optional: Assorted sprinkles and colored sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until blended., Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with toppings. Bake until set (do not brown), 7-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S LACE COOKIES



Grandma's Lace Cookies image

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes that has been passed down to me from my Grandmother. Friends and family love them-- they are so addictive!

Provided by Dustin Poh

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup quick cooking oats (such as Quaker™)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave. Add sugar and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix well. Stir in oats, flour, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely before removing cookies from foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 143.3 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC NO-BAKE COOKIES



Grandma's Classic No-Bake Cookies image

This is the first cookie I ever learned to make as a child. They're very delicious with the peanut butter and oatmeal. You can eat them fresh out of the pan in a bowl with a spoon, which is delicious with a glass of milk besides. This no-bake cookie recipe was my grandmother's, and my mother taught it to her children, and I will to mine. I hope you have as much fun making this either by yourself or with your children, as I did with my mom. Separate cookies with waxed paper if putting in a tin or baggie to prevent sticking.

Provided by Jadebloodraven

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract; mix until thoroughly combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto sheets of waxed paper. Let cool until solid, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CHARLENE'S "GRANDMA'S COOKIES"



Charlene's

I received these as part of a Christmas bake exchange. Charlene was kind enough to share the recipe with me! This makes a huge recipe but these freeze very well.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 large batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening, no substitutes
1 cup milk
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (scant)
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour, to make fairly stiff dough (I use approx 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs, beat well.
  • Then add alternately the flour sifted with the baking powder, soda, salt with the milk.
  • Roll out and cut with cookie cutter or glass top, bake at 375°F until done.
  • to decorate:.
  • ice with your favourite icing and sprinkles.
  • or try using crushed candy canes and drizzle with chocolate.

GRANDMA MABEL'S FRY PAN COOKIES



Grandma Mabel's Fry Pan Cookies image

Don't let the dates turn you off from this recipe; you can't even tell that they are the main ingredient. My grandma made these cookies every year for the Christmas holidays, and I always looked forward to them more than her sugar cookies.

Provided by Southern Polar Bear

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20-30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups dates
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Mix dates, brown sugar, egg, chopped walnuts, and butter in a cold frying pan.
  • Turn element on and cook slowly for 10 minutes.
  • Add Rice Krispies and 1 cup of the coconut.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Roll balls in coconut.
  • Store in an air tight container.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN PIZZELLE COOKIES



Grandma's Italian Pizzelle Cookies image

An Italian waffle cookie made with a pizzelle iron. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. Once completely cooled, store in a container with a well-fitting lid.

Provided by Elaine K

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
cooking spray
¼ cup powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer. Add flour and extracts; beat until combined.
  • Spray the inside of iron lightly with cooking spray.
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the center of each pizzelle grid. Close lid and bake until steam stops and cookies are light golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds.
  • Peel pizzelle off using a fork and lay flat on a newspaper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and let sit for 1 minute. Dust the other side. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 30 cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GRANDPA'S COOKIES



Grandpa's Cookies image

My grandpa, a widower, raised his three sons on his own and did all the cooking and lots of baking. I can still picture him making these tasty cookies. -Karen Baker, Dover, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, and mix well. , Shape into two rolls; wrap in plastic. Chill 4 hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 375°. Cut rolls into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA BONNIE'S DREAM COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Grandma Bonnie's Dream Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baker's ammonia, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, additional topping

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 30 cookie

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baker's ammonia
1 cup unsalted butter, high-quality, cubed, and softened
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
additional topping, chocolate chips, whole almonds, or raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275˚F (135˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baker's ammonia.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on low speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and continue beating until fully combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat to incorporate.
  • Roll about 1 ounce of dough at a time in your hands to make walnut-sized balls. They will be small, about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) wide. Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) of space between each cookie. Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup, gently press down on the cookies to flatten.
  • Top each cookie with 3 chocolate chips, a single almond, or raisins.
  • Bake the cookies for 30 minutes, or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the edges are crispy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams

Tips for Baking Lily Cookies

- Use softened butter: This will make the dough easier to mix and will result in a more tender cookie. - Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a lighter cookie. - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the dough from curdling. - Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined: Overmixing the dough will result in a tough cookie. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the dough to firm up and will make it easier to roll out. - Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch: This will result in a cookie that is chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. - Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking the cookies will result in a dry cookie. - Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving: This will help to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion

Lily cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or a special occasion. With the right tips and techniques, you can make lily cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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