mount shastas

3 Pinches
Grayland, WA
Updated on Jun 23, 2022

These cookie make me think of the famous mountain (Mount Shasta) north of Redding, California. The original recipe called for 1 cup chopped walnuts. They're enjoyable with tea!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 12 Min
method Bake
yield 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 12 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 3/4 teaspo salt
  • 3 TBS milk
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

How To Make mount shastas

  • Step 1
    Cream the shortening with vanilla extract; add the two sugars, beating until fluffy. Add thhe egg yolk, and beat thoroughly.
  • Step 2
    In another mixing bowl, blend flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternately with milk, mixing until blended, after each addition.
  • Step 3
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets; gently flatten slightly. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Beat egg white until frothy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Step 5
    Top each cookie with a teaspoon of the coconut meringue, you just made, shaping it into a peak.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Recipe makes 48 cookies!

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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