our family christmas cookies
This is my grandaughter making her own cookies at my house. I found this rcipe in the local news paper when I lived in Ohio over 40 years ago and still make this same recipe every year. My daughter came into the room and cried when she saw her daughter making these. Brought back memories for her and how good they taste. They took one plate full home for them and another plate for Sunday School.
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yield
12 - 18
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soft shortening
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
- 2-3/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- - icing:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon flavoring
- 1 tablespoon milk
How To Make our family christmas cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375
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Step 2Mix shortening, sugar, egg, honey, lemon flavoring until smooth.
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Step 3Sift flour,baking soda and salt together.
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Step 4Add mixture and mix well.
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Step 5Place in refregiator to chill dough for an hour.
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Step 6Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick on floured service.
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Step 7Cut into desired shapes by dipping cutter into flour before placing on dough.
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Step 8Place on cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until when touch slightly with finger no imprint remains.
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Step 9Remove from pan and cool on rack. Mix ingredients for icing in a bowl. Might need to add more sugar or milk to spread evenly. Decorate with white icing or add food coloring as desired.
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Step 10Add sprinkles or designs as desired.
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Step 11Makes five dozen.
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