Good rolled cookies.
Original recipe makes 2 to 3 dozen
Ingredients
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups shortening
3 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons caraway seed
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PREP
50 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
1 hr
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, seeds and lemon zest until blended well. Add to the dry ingredients and blend until smooth. If the dough seems a bit stiff, add extra milk, one tablespoon at a time.
- On a floured surface, roll dough out 1/4 inch thick and cut using a 2-inch round cutter. lace cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 558 kcal
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Fat: 27.7 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 81 mg