CHARLENE'S "GRANDMA'S COOKIES"

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Charlene's

I received these as part of a Christmas bake exchange. Charlene was kind enough to share the recipe with me! This makes a huge recipe but these freeze very well.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 large batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening, no substitutes
1 cup milk
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (scant)
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour, to make fairly stiff dough (I use approx 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs, beat well.
  • Then add alternately the flour sifted with the baking powder, soda, salt with the milk.
  • Roll out and cut with cookie cutter or glass top, bake at 375°F until done.
  • to decorate:.
  • ice with your favourite icing and sprinkles.
  • or try using crushed candy canes and drizzle with chocolate.

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