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Petticoat Tails

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"Quite delicious! Very delicate and dainty. Petticoat Tails can be tinted, use a few drops of red food coloring for pink cookies or a few drops of green for a minty green cookie (add mint flavoring)." — MBMCD

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Original recipe makes 6 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Cream together the butter, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and salt. Press and mold dough into a long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Slice chilled roll into 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Dec 09, 2008

yummmm! This was also one of my mom's favorites, but she added some almond extract and dusted the cookies with confectioner's sugar. As a matter of fact, my sister makes them for me whenever she needs to offer me a bribe, lol.

—MEDRAUGHON

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May 08, 2008

These were always Mom's 'go to' recipe for baby and wedding showers. They are light and crispy and can be colored to match the theme of the party. We just made some for a tea that we recently attended and tinted them green to match the springtime theme. They were a big hit with all. You can also make the dough ahead and freeze, then thaw, slice and bake just before the party.

—whodunitrdr

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4 Ratings

Jun 28, 2011

Ahh-my favorite cookie growing up! these are wonderful, perfect with homemade ice cream because they aren't too sweet. Awesome shortbread flavor!

—lizziemom

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Feb 25, 2013

Nice little cookie. nothing spectacular.. good basic shortbread

—LindaT

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Nutrition

Calories
45 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
5.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
2.6 g
4%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.5 g
< 1%

Sodium
26 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Petticoat Tails

Serving Size: 1/72 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 72
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 45
Calories from Fat: 23

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 26mg 1 %
Potassium 6mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.5g < 1 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.