Native American Feast Day Cookies Recipe

Name: Native American Feast Day Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar, plus; 1/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup lard or 2/3 cup vegetable shortening; 1 egg; 2 cups unbleached flour, sifted; 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon anise seed; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2/3 cup sugar, plus
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup lard or 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 egg
2 cups unbleached flour, sifted
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat your oven to 350u00b0 F.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream 2/3 cup of sugar and lard.
3
Add egg and blend thoroughly.
4
Stir in the flour, baking powder, vanilla, and anise seed, blending thoroughly.
5
Gradually add milk until a stiff dough is formed.
6
Mix in the pinon nuts.
7
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board to 1/2 inch thickness.
8
Cut into 2 inch cookies with a cookie cutter.
9
Sprinkle the tops with mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
10
Bake the cookies on a well greased baking sheet for about 15 minutes or until golden.
11
Cool on a rack.

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup sugar, plus, 1/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup lard or 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Native American Feast Day 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.

Native American Feast Day Cookies

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