GAIL'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES
This is from Gail's grandmother Zick, who came from Germany when she was 14. She was born in the 1880's. It has become one of our family traditions, and frequently a favorite Christmas present.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 360 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Beat in eggs.
- Add sour cream and flavoring, mix well.
- Sift in dry ingredients.
- Refrigerate 8 hours or more.
- Roll thin.
- Cut with cookie cutters, making a hole for hanging.
- Bake at 350°F until only slightly brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Cool.
- Icing: Whip egg white until stiff.
- Add sugar and lemon juice as needed.
- Ice cookies.
- Decorate and let dry.
- Put dental floss through hole and hang on tree (making sure they are above level of hungry children or pets, or not!).
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Anna Sidlayi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Anthony Donaldson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out burnt.
MHT GAMER
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them!
Kayla Temple
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Nafees Ur rehman
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste.
Safyan Khan
[email protected]I made these cookies for my neighbors and they raved about them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Agbekeade raji
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges. They're sure to be a hit with everyone.
Keotshepile Matabane
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecans, so I substituted walnuts instead. They turned out great!
BLACKISH DIME
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great activity for a family baking day.
Alexander Bhoo
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The spices and pecans really make them stand out.
Bulbul Ahmmed
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Sara Evans
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out flat and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Babar ali Meo rajput
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Rehana Kausar
[email protected]These cookies turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. My family loved them.
Sami Saifi
[email protected]Gail's Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat that brings back fond memories of holiday gatherings. The combination of spices and the crunchiness of the pecans make these cookies irresistible.