Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegetable shortening; 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 6 large eggs; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups currants; Vanilla Icing; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

Cookies
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable shortening
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups currants
Vanilla Icing
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water

1
Combine the flour and salt.
2
In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the currants. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F.
4
Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
6
Put the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Beat in the water and continue beating until the icing reaches the desired consistency. If the icing is too think, add more water; if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
7
Drizzle the sugar icing over the tops of the cooled cookies (we like using a fork for this).

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas 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.

Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas Cookies

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