Mennonite Soft White Cookies Recipe

Name: Mennonite Soft White Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Icing; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1/8 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 - 2 cups icing sugar; 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/8 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 - 2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

1
Cream shortening and sugar together.
2
Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
3
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
4
Stir flour mixture, alternately with the buttermilk, into the creamed mixture, until it forms a soft ball. Add extra flour if necessary.
5
Cover and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
6
Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut into circles or desired shapes and place on cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9 minute.
8
Mix all icing ingredients until mixture is of spreading consistency. Make sure butter/margarine is softened before using. You can also add food colouring if desired!
9
When cookies are cool, ice with icing.
10
Sprinkle coconut on tops as desired.

1416

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Mennonite Soft White 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.

Mennonite Soft White Cookies

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