by Laurie | Nov 20, 2009 | Christmas Recipes, Cookies
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
by Laurie | Jul 15, 2009 | Cookies
3/4 C. shortening (part butter)
1/2 C. sugar
3 oz. fruit flavored Jello (use dry)
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 1/2 C. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
Mix shortening, Jello, eggs and sugar. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll dough in 3/4 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of tumbler dipped in sugar. These cookies look pretty on a tray with other cookies as they take on the color of the Jello used. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.
Thank you to Teresa Leithold for contributing this recipe.
by Laurie | Jun 2, 2009 | Cookies
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
by Laurie | Apr 23, 2009 | Cookies
1/2 C. shortening (part butter for a richer cookie)
1/4 C. white sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 t. vanilla
1 egg, well beaten
1 C. + 2 T. flour
1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 C. nuts
1 pkg. chocolate chips
Cream together the first 4 ingredients. Fold in the egg and beat. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add this mixture to the creamed ingredients. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Apr 23, 2009 | Cookies
1 C. white sugar
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1 C. lard or 3/4 C. butter
1 t. soda
1 C. peanut butter
2 1/2 C. flour
2 eggs, well beaten
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. salt
Blend first 3 ingredients. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Roll in little balls and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly browned.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Apr 23, 2009 | Cookies
3/4 C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1 egg, beaten
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 1/4 C. flour, sifted
1 t. vanilla
1/2 C. nuts
2 1/2 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. raisins (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Drop from teaspoon onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
