The "Original Half Moon Cookies" Recipe

Name: The "Original Half Moon Cookies"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 cup sour milk (add 1 tblspn of vinegar to milk); 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup sour milk (add 1 tblspn of vinegar to milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Cream together shortening and sugar and then add beaten egg and vanilla.
2
sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
3
add alternately mixture of sifted flour ingreidents and the soured milk to the creamed shortening mixture batter should be thick drop by tablespoons (one on top of the other to give it height one unlevel on bottom one level on top) onto cookie trays bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown on bottoms.
4
cool completely and frost one side with pure white frosting and the other with dark chocolate frosting you can make your own or used canned.
5
If the batter comes out soupy or sticky I add additional flour

480

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, beaten, 2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, The "Original Half Moon 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.

The "Original Half Moon Cookies"

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