Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies

[donna]

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Since Christmas only 5 days away, thought post a few old cookie recipes.

Date Skillet Cookies were enjoyed at Christmas time in the 1800s. My Aunt always made them.

8 oz. dates, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups pecans
2 tablespoons white Karo syrup
1/2 stick butter

Mix together and cook 8 minutes, stirring. Add 2 cups rice crispies. Let cool. Shape into rolls and cut and roll in cocoanut or powdered sugar.

This is recipe my Aunt used.

 

[donna]

Another cookie recipe that was made at Christmas is for Lace Cookies. I always remember my Granny making these cookies.

1 cup butter
2 cups light brown sugar
1 egg
3 cups oats
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all together and drop 1/2 teaspoon on Cookie Sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly brown. Cool a bit before removing from pan.

 

[Jimklag]

Is this what they look like, @donna ?

 

[donna]

Yes that is them. They are delicious.

 

[Jimklag]

Yes that is them. They are delicious.

They look great and I love dates.

 

[JOHN42768]

Got to try this one. Yummy

 

[mofederal]

I am not a date fan, but the cookies do look pretty good.

 

[donna]

Another favorite cookie at Christmas is Macaroons. Here is an Oatmeal Macaroons recipe.

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coconut
1 1/4 cup Quick Quaker Oats
1 cup nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda, add to creamed mixture. Then add water. Last add raisins, cocanut, nuts and oats. Drop onto greased pan with teaspoon. Bake at 350 degrees. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

These cookies are so yummy. Merry Christmas.

 

[donna]

With Dec. 4 being national cookie day, thought bump this thread.

Hope some of you add your favorite recipes for old time cookies.

 

[donna]

It is time to make cookies for the Holidays. Hope some of you add your favorites.

 

[donna]

Ginger Crips

Cream one half cup of butter with one half cup of sugar, add one cup molasses, one teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg, one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons baking powder, and flour to make stiffish dough. Roll them, cut out with cutter and bake in quick oven.

You can use Christmas cutters, like stars, bells and reindeer ones. They are so festive and a treat for all.

 

[donna]

Hope many of you have made cookies. Cookies are a wonderful treat for the Holidays. Add any favorites, I know we will all enjoy.

 

[donna]

It is time for cookies for the Holidays. Today, Dec 4th is National Cookie Day

 

[donna]

A favorite at Christmas is Old Fashion sugar cookies.

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake 8 to 12 minutes.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift flour and baking soda and add to creamed mixture. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut with Christmas cookie cutters. Bush with egg whites and sprinkle with colored sugar. Makes 3 dozen.