Mabel's Cookies Recipe

Name: Mabel's Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 5 cups flour; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup nuts, chopped (either walnuts or pecans)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 cups flour
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts, chopped (either walnuts or pecans)

1
Cream fats and sugars.
2
Add eggs.
3
Sift dry ingredients and gradually add to sugar mixture.
4
Stir in nuts.
5
Form dough into rolls about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, roll in wax paper.
6
Chill several hours or overnight.
7
Slice into 1/4 inch rounds, bake at 400 degrees until browned.
8
(It depends on your oven and how thick your slices are.
9
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Mabel's 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.

Mabel's Cookies

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