Windmill Cookies Recipe

Name: Windmill Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 cup slivered almonds (4 oz)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot water
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
Pinch of ground cloves
1 cup slivered almonds (4 oz)

1
Stir together baking soda and water until baking soda is dissolved.
2
Beat together butter, brown sugar, and baking soda mixture with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
3
Whisk together flour, salt, and spices, then mix into butter mixture until combined well.
4
Stir in almonds.
5
Form dough into 3 (10- by 3-inch) logs and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
6
Freeze logs until firm, about 4 hours, or overnight.
7
Preheat oven to 350F.
8
Keeping remaining logs frozen, cut 1 log crosswise into slices slightly less than 1/4 inch thick and arrange slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
9
Bake in middle of oven until set, 12 to 14 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool.
10
Slice and bake remaining dough in same manner.

1470

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup hot water, 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Windmill 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.

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