bonnie's depression era quackers

Cottonwood, CA
Updated on Oct 7, 2010

I posted this recipe for your reading enjoyment. This is an old Depression Era recipe for Quackers. We have no idea why it is called that. They made cookies a lot different back then than we do today. So, I wanted to try the recipe this morning and see what Quackers looked like as I have never sampled one. I took the picture, too. The cookies are a lot sweeter and a lot heavier, yet tasty, and the house smells like heaven when they are baking! Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 2 dozen depending on how big you make the balls

Ingredients

  • 2 - cups of sifted flour
  • 2 - cups brown sugar
  • 1 - cup lard (i used crisco)
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 3 - cups oats
  • 1 1/2 - teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 - teaspoon salt
  • 2 - teaspoons vanilla
  • - brown sugar to roll cookies in

How To Make bonnie's depression era quackers

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat the oven to 370 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the lard and brown sugar together. Blend in the beaten eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Mix well, then add the oats, mix again.
  • Step 3
    How to shape the cookies: The dough will be stiff, pinch off a piece and make a small ball about 1 inch around. Roll it in brown sugar, flatten somewhat and place on the cookie sheet.
  • Step 4
    Bake the Quackers in a pre-heated oven 370 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Don't overcook. Enjoy!

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