This recipe has been in my family for over 150 years. Every one in the family loves them.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
- Cream the sugar with the shortening and the butter or the margarine. Add the baking powder, eggs, milk and flour. Mix until combined.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until lightly browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 299 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
Cholesterol: 49 mg
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Sodium: 187 mg
