Best 8 Washboard Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of sweet and delightful treats, washboard cookies stand out as a classic confection that evokes nostalgia and captivates taste buds alike. These cookies, characterized by their distinctive ridged surface resembling a washboard, have been a beloved culinary staple for generations, passed down through family traditions and cherished for their unique texture and delectable flavor. Whether enjoyed as a simple snack or savored as a special occasion indulgence, washboard cookies hold a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts everywhere.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA MABEL'S COCONUT WASHBOARD COOKIES



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An old recipe that has been modernized. Recipe is from when I was a little girl working in the kitchen beside my wonderful, loving grandmother Mabel Kennedy Sullivan. She said this was a favorite cookie of her beloved husband Frank B. Sullivan (who was a deep sea diver). Grandma showed me a real washboard and explained that is...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Cookies

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-1/2 to 5 c all purpose flour (may use a bit more or less depending on humidity)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 c coconut milk, unsweetened
1 c sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together well the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. In a very large bowl: Use an electric mixer on medium high speed to cream together the next 3 ingredients. Add the eggs and mix well.
  • 3. Add the vanilla to the coconut milk. Stir in alternating the flour mixture and the coconut milk mixture. Stir in the coconut.
  • 4. Make "logs" of dough in desired shape (round or rectangle). Wrap in wax paper and put in refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • 5. preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 6. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough logs across to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick cookies. Place each cookie on parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use the tines of a fork that has been dipped in flour to make "lines" in the cookie. When tray is full, bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks before storing in an airtight container.
  • 7. *** Another method of forming the cookies is pinching off about a Tablespoon of dough, form it into a little log, flatten the log with tines of a fork. **** Another method is to not refrigerate the dough, and use a cookie press. The disk has a long slit that is flat on one side and bumpy on the other side of the slit... the bumpy side points up. *********** depending on the coconut milk you use... you may want to use a bit less or add a bit more flour.

WASHBOARD COOKIES



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These cookies were the treat we would enjoy when we traveled on family shopping trips to Ft. Worth many years ago. My sister, Carrie, always made them and put them in a foil-covered shoe box. By the time we got to Ft. Worth, they were all gone! Now my daughter makes these cookies for me, and at the age of 90, I still think they are the greatest treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, water and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a fork that has been dipped in water. Sprinkle with sugar. , Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LAVADORES (WASHBOARD COOKIES)



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Make and share this Lavadores (Washboard Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs
1 lemon, grated peel of
4 cups flour, as needed
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 C of the sugar, about 1 minute.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each, until the batter is fluffy and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in grated lemon peel.
  • In a medium bowl, wisk together flour and baking powder.
  • Using a wooden spoon, fold the flour into the egg batter.
  • Mix well. Gently knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 C of sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Shape pieces of dough into 1&1/2 inch balls.
  • Roll in the sugar and place on parchment-lined or lightly greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
  • Flatten gently with tines of a fork to make horizontal lines.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a light golden color.

WASHBOARD COOKIES



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Make and share this Washboard Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and egg.
  • Stir together baking soda and water.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Shape into walnut sized balls.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten with fork.
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 325F degrees for 15 minutes.

PORTUGUESE WASHBOARD COOKIES (LAVADORES)



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Make and share this Portuguese Washboard Cookies (Lavadores) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 lemon, rind of, grated
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the butter with 1 cup of the sugar on medium high-speed for 1 minute. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each, until the mixture is fluffy and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon rind.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt to combine. Fold the flour into the butter mixture using a spatula, mixing well. Gently knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Using a small cookie scoop, shape pieces of dough into balls, then roll in the sugar. Place the cookes on a parchment lined or lightly greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten the cookies gently using the tines of a fork or make the horizontal lines.
  • Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until a light golden colour. I like to rotate the cookie trays from top to bottom, halfway through the cooking process.
  • Cool on the cookie trays for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy.

PEANUT BUTTER WASHBOARD COOKIES



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These cookies were an experiment with the new Chocolate cream cheese(in the tub) and and pineapple cream cheese(in the jar) they came out great. Will be trying out another cream cheese flavor next- strawberry. Mmmmmmm. Photo shows pineapple in the front and chocolate peanut butter in back.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c butter, room temperature
1/2 c chocolate cream cheese
1/4 c creamy peanut butter(i use jiff) not natural,or organic
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1/4 c coconut milk
1 tsp coconut extract, or vanilla
4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 c flaked coconut, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter,cream cheese and peanut butter; add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix well.
  • 2. Combine flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt; add alternately with coconut milk and extract to the creamed mixture; fold in coconut.
  • 3. Cover and chill for 2-4 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets; flatter lightly with the bottom of an oiled glass dipped in sugar. Lightly press tines of fork down cookie to form groves with fork. Bake at 375^ for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing to paper bag or wire rack to cool. These cookies freeze well.

WASHBOARD COOKIES



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These are a nice old fashioned brown sugar cookie.

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter, softened
1 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
sugar for dusting.

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, water, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a fork that has been dipped in water. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325* for 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks.

WASHBOARD COOKIES



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Stir together baking soda and water add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and flour mix well. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheets flatten with a fork that has been dipped in water. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on waxed paper.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter. This will make the cookie dough easier to mix and will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give the cookies a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to set and will prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Washboard cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their crispy exterior and chewy interior, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these washboard cookies a try!

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