Dutch Cookies Recipe

Name: Dutch Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 cups raisins; 1/2 cup chopped candied citron

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup chopped candied citron

1
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, the three spices and set aside.
2
Mix until blended, the shortening, sugar, molasses and sour milk.
3
To this add the flour mixture, the walnuts, the raisins and citron.
4
Mix until well combined.
5
Turn dough onto a large sheet of waxed paper or foil.
6
Shape into a roll 2 inches in diameter.
7
Wrap in the paper or foil and refrigerate for several hours or overnight (or even up to two weeks).
8
About 15 minutes before baking time, turn on oven and pre-heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
9
Grease cookie sheets.
10
Slice chilled dough 3/8 inch thick and place on greased cookie sheet.
11
Bake about 15 minutes or until done.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Dutch Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dutch Cookies

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