Mother’s Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Mother | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful traditional cookie recipe featuring simple pantry staples like sugar, shortening, and nutmeg. These old-fashioned treats bake up soft and comforting.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 24 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 c. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 c. | Shortening | Softened |
| 1 c. | Sour Milk | Room temperature |
| 1 tsp. | Baking Soda | None |
| 3 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 2 tsp. | Baking Powder | None |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | None |
| As needed | Nutmeg | Grated or ground |
| As needed | Flour | Sifted |
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Cream together 2 c. sugar and 1 c. shortening in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add 3 eggs and mix well.
- Stir in 1 c. sour milk.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the required amount of flour, 1 tsp. soda, 2 tsp. b. powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake until the edges are golden brown and centers are set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared and chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
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