This recipe has been handed down for generations in my family. Hope you like them as much as we do!
Original recipe makes 5 dozen (approx.)
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Directions
- Mix all ingredients, except egg white, ground cinnamon and 2 T white sugar, in a large bowl until soft dough is formed.
- Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Paint cookies with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or colored sugars.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets.
Nutrition
Calories: 109 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.1 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Sodium: 56 mg
