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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Sharo Khan
sk@aol.comOverall, I thought these cookies were delicious and festive. I would definitely make them again.
Enhle Sthole
s85@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit dry, but I think that was because I overbaked them.
Tayyab Tanha
t@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but I think that was because I didn't chill the dough long enough.
lym sha990
s_l12@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Mphatso kachiswe
k-m21@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from this recipe. They still turned out great!
Moh D
mohd@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and festive.
sahanur Khatun
khatun@gmail.comI've never made cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
Emily A Rodriguez
emily.a@gmail.comThese cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them!
Kadhurshan NK
k_nk@hotmail.comI love the festive colors of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas!
Chandni Majhi
majhi-c29@hotmail.comThese cookies were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.
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kmost45@yahoo.comI made these cookies gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They were still delicious!
Januth Januth
j_januth1@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cranberries, so I used raisins instead. They turned out great!
Rahel Sami
samir@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit dry, but I think that was because I overbaked them.
Faublas Lamour
lf@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but I think that was because I didn't chill the dough long enough.
Samia Hassan
s15@yahoo.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Nasradin Otako
nasradin-o28@gmail.comI love the addition of the cranberries and walnuts. They give these cookies a unique and delicious flavor.
Lana Mulic
lm@aol.comThese cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again!
Xane Vidz
xane@gmail.comI've been baking these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.
Priscilla Rosalez
priscilla.rosalez@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.