Vintage Recipes from Laurie
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. chunk-style peanut butter
1 egg
2 T. milk
1 1/4 C. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1 pkg. chocolate bits
Mix and divide into 2 parts. Roll between wax paper. Spread with 8 oz. chocolate bits, melted. Roll like jelly-roll. Chill 20 minutes. Slice and bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
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This is a hand-written recipe from either my mom or grandma, I’m not sure. The baking times and temperature aren’t listed so my guess is 350 degrees and then probably start watching at 8-10 minutes.
1 C. Fluffo
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 C. flour, sifted
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
Blend Fluffo and sugar, add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to mixture.
For Rolled cookies:
add to half of the dough 1/2 t. vanilla and then wrap in paper and chill. Cut and bake.
For Drop cookies:
add to half of the dough 1/4 C. milk and your choice of shredded coconut, dates or spices. Drop onto cookie sheets and bake.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
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1 C. oleo
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. cream of tartar
2 1/2 C. flour
1/2 t. salt
Roll into balls. Dip glass in sugar and press down. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
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These are the most traditional cookie in our house. There has never been a Christmas in my lifetime where these have been missing. They are my personal favorite. I’ve included slightly different recipes for a pecan version and a walnut version. They’re very close in flavor so you can try both and pick your favorite. The walnut version is my grandmother’s recipe and it’s the one I grew up with but during a time when I didn’t have access to this recipe, I found the pecan version and so I am including it because it is also very good. (and fast and easy!)
Pecan Yule Logs
1 C. butter
4 T. powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling in)
1 t. vanilla
2 C. flour
1 C. pecans, chopped
Mix all ingredients together. Form into logs, balls or crescents. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Just before cool, roll in additional powdered sugar. Can be placed close together on the cookie sheet since they don’t spread.
From the kitchen of: Laurie Neader
Walnut Yule Logs
1 C. butter
1 C. sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 t. vanilla
1 egg
2 C. sifted flour
1 C. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 C. rolled oats (Quick or Old-Fashioned are fine)
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and egg and beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix thoroughly. Stir in nutmeats and oats. Dough will be stiff. Shape into logs and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake about 20 minutes. Cool. Frost with a confectioner’s sugar frosting or roll in powdered sugar.
From the kitchen of: Ella Meyer
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