Amelia'S Earliest American Cookie

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Cream butter until soft; add sugar gradually and cream until fluffy (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Sift flour, baking powder and salt; add coriander.

4. 4

   Combine milk and sour cream.

5. 5

   Add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture alternately with the milk, beating after each addition.

6. 6

   Pinch off pieces about the size of a hazlenut. Roll in balls, place about 2 1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Flatten in circles (using the bottom of a glass dipped on flour). Bake about 12 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cookies may be sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar, chopped nuts, or colored sugar before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.