Dora's Christmas Cookies Recipe
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Dora's Christmas Cookies

By: Beverly Metzger  
"This recipe has been in my family for over 50 years. As a child, I couldn't wait to go to my sister's house to bake these. We would bake all one day and decorate them all day the next. Fond memories. Cut down on the salt if using margarine."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Mix together sugar, shortening or margarine, vanilla extract and almond extract Cream these together until light. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt ( use 1/2 teas. if using margarine). Add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, ending with flour mixture. Dough will be quite stiff and may require mixing the last bit of flour in by hand.
  4. Roll out portions of dough on floured board and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.
  5. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes . Test for doneness by touching lightly with your finger. If there is no dent, they're done. Cool and frost, decorate with colored sugars and colored frosting..
  6. Note: If you like crisp cookies, roll the dough thinner. For more cake-like dough roll thicker and use metal cookie cutters. Originally we used Anise oil to flavor the dough (5 to 6 drops) in place of the vanilla and almond extracts. But my children prefer the extracts.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 214 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHERRI0121 
I was very dissapointed because I was going to add this WONDERFUL COOKIE RECIPE to the site to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2002 by MSFOZZ 
Amazing cookies! My 4 year old rolled and cut them himself. So easy! Very tastey even without... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by KJOSENHANS 
I meant to write a review last Christmas (2001) and completely forgot! As I prepare for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by LEXJAM 
I don't know if I did something wrong, but we did not like these at all. The icing that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by LaurieM 
These make a great sugar cookie, they are more cakelike than crisp, which I prefer. They make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2002 by ANN1539 
Simply the best sugar cookies recipe I have ever come across. Cookies melt in your mouth. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by BILLKIM 
This the best christmas cookie recipe I have used in years. They were quick and easy to make,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by LIBTINTIN 
I added a little bit more Almond extract and they came out wonderful, I was really impressed.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by KDUMAINE 
Recipie was easy to follow and cookies were easy to roll without being chilled. I used 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by Rachel 
This dough was very easy to handle, without any refrigeration. It did not stick to the rolling... MORE

 
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