Gramma'S Soft Christmas Cookie Recipe

Name: Gramma'S Soft Christmas Cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. shortening; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 c. white sugar; 4 eggs; 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 8 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 4 tsp. baking powder; 2 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ginger

Servings: persons

2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger

1
Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla; set aside.
2
Combine salt, soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and flour.
3
Add flour mixture to shortening mixture.
4
Begin adding buttermilk as the flour/shortening mixture gets dry.
5
Your dough will be sticky. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Roll out dough onto a floured surface.
7
Cut out cookies about 1/4-inch thick.
8
Bake in a preheated 400u00b0 oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.
9
Cool cookies, then frost with your favorite frosting.

3688

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

609

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. shortening, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 c. white sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Gramma'S Soft Christmas Cookie 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.

Gramma'S Soft Christmas Cookie

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