Aunt Myrtle’S Christmas Cookies – a delicious recipe with Brown Sugar, Shortening, Egg, Vanilla, Salt, Milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Cream together brown sugar and Crisco shortening. (By hand, with a fork.)
2
Add the egg, vanilla, and salt.
3
Alternate adding milk (with the baking soda dissolved in it) and all-purpose flour (sift after measuring) a little at a time until all combined.
4
Chill dough for several hours or overnight.
5
Dough will be sticky; to roll out, liberally sprinkle flour above and below the dough. Use large, simple cookie cutters.
6
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly browned. Cookies will still be soft.
7
Remove from cookie sheet (handle gently) and let cool completely before frosting.
8
See Aunt Myrtle's Cookie Frosting for the frosting recipe.
449
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
94
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1 cup Crisco Shortening, 1 whole Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, and more.
Yes, Aunt Myrtle’S Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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