jfk's favorite slice 'n bake cookie
(2 RATINGS)
This recipe was apparently first published when John F. Kennedy was a senator,in the 1960's! I came across the recipe in a Nantucket cookbook of mine,and the contributor claims to be a friend of his! The cookies are tasty no matter what... and like many cookie dough's,can be made ahead,kept in the frig for about 2 weeks till you are ready to bake them.This is one cookie we make ahead at Christmas time.But they're just plain good,crispy,nutty,lemony and easy to make anytime!Just "slice 'n bake"...and enjoy!!!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
about 4 doz
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 - egg,beaten
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (and an extra for good luck!)
- 1/2 cup walnuts,chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make jfk's favorite slice 'n bake cookie
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Step 1Mix as per usual for cookies-cream the butter and sugar,then add the egg,juice,rind.Stir well then add the dry ingredients-flour,baking soda and salt.Stir in nuts last.
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Step 2Form the dough into a 2in wide log..or maybe 2?.I just make logs-and don't really measure width's! Wrap in Saran Wrap and chill in frig till dough is firm - a couple of hours.
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Step 3Remove from frig and with a sharp knife,cut slices-not too thick(or thin). Place on an UNgreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 min's. Remove to a cookie rack and let cool.
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