This recipe came from my great grandmother's family who came from Sweden somewhere near the end of the last century. NOTE: You can also add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa to this recipe. It makes the cookies taste like brownie cookies.
Provided by Barbara Morgan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the shortening, sugars, and butter until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir into the sugar mixture.
- Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in chopped nuts then in sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies are light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
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