Half Moon Cookies (White) Recipe

Name: Half Moon Cookies (White)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup sour milk (1 Tbsp white vinegar plus milk to make 1 cup); 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour milk (1 Tbsp white vinegar plus milk to make 1 cup)
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Cream butter, shortening and sugars together.You can use all butter, or all shortening if you prefer, but the texture and shape will come out a little different.
2
Mix in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
3
Combine in dry ingredients and sour milk, alternating until mixed well.
4
Drop from Tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet (About 1/8 cup is the right size) Your cookie sheet should not be warped, or else your cookies won't come out nice and round. Allow plenty of room for the cookies to spread. Start with 4 cookies to a sheet and then see if you can increase to fitting 6 cookies.
5
Bake at 375 F for 12-15 minutes.
6
Frost the BOTTOM of the cookies. Half with white frosting, half with chocolate frosting with frosting recipe #188454.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Half Moon Cookies (White) 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.

Half Moon Cookies (White)

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