CARAMEL SLICES

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An old refrigerator cookie recipe.

Provided by Rosina

Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Shape dough into a log measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 37.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g