DORA'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES
This recipe has been in my family for over 50 years. As a child, I couldn't wait to go to my sister's house to bake these. We would bake all one day and decorate them all day the next. Fond memories. Cut down on the salt if using margarine.
Provided by Beverly Metzger
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Mix together sugar, shortening or margarine, vanilla extract and almond extract Cream these together until light. Add eggs and beat well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt ( use 1/2 teas. if using margarine). Add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, ending with flour mixture. Dough will be quite stiff and may require mixing the last bit of flour in by hand.
- Roll out portions of dough on floured board and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.
- Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes . Test for doneness by touching lightly with your finger. If there is no dent, they're done. Cool and frost, decorate with colored sugars and colored frosting..
- Note: If you like crisp cookies, roll the dough thinner. For more cake-like dough roll thicker and use metal cookie cutters. Originally we used Anise oil to flavor the dough (5 to 6 drops) in place of the vanilla and almond extracts. But my children prefer the extracts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
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Delia Marquez
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious, and they are always a hit with my guests.
Anaya Fatima
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and are always a hit with my friends and family.
Jaella Mcculler
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
william ninela
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Lal Mia
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious, and they are always a hit with my guests.
John Blom
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and are always a hit with my friends and family.
Nadeem Maqsood
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Anthony Williams
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Ayan Hasan Sagor
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious, and they are always a hit with my guests.
Piper Davis
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and are always a hit with my friends and family.
Jean pierre Marie Flore
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.