These two delightful cookie recipes, "Anna Gasere Xmas Cookies" and "Sour Cream Cookies," are classic holiday favorites that have stood the test of time. Likely originating from American mid-20th-century kitchens, they offer a taste of old-fashioned holiday charm. The first is a buttery sweet cookie perfect for rolling and cutting into festive shapes. The second uses sour cream for extra tenderness and a subtly tangy flavor, ideal for those who enjoy soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Both recipes bring nostalgic warmth and simplicity, perfect for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or cozy winter baking days.
Ingredients
For Anna Gasere Xmas Cookies:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sweet milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
For Sour Cream Cookies:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
For Anna Gasere Xmas Cookies:
Step 1: Mix Wet Ingredients
- Beat eggs well. Mix in sour milk.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix baking powder, salt, and enough flour to make a rollable dough.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Mix and Chill
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix well. Chill if dough is too soft.
Step 5: Roll and Bake
- Roll out on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F until lightly golden, 8–10 minutes.
For Sour Cream Cookies:
Step 1: Cream Shortening and Sugar
- Mix until fluffy.
Step 2: Add Eggs and Sour Cream
- Blend in eggs, then add sour cream.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix in salt, baking soda, baking powder, and enough flour to make soft dough.
Step 4: Roll and Cut
- Roll out on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 325°F until edges just begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Tips
- Add vanilla extract (½ to 1 tsp) for deeper flavor.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes if too soft to roll.
- Dust the rolling surface with powdered sugar instead of flour for a sweeter finish.
- Decorate with colored sugar before baking for a classic Christmas look.
- Add citrus zest (lemon or orange) for a bright twist.
- Use almond extract for a more old-fashioned flavor.
- Roll thicker for softer cookies; thinner for crisp cookies.
- Frost with simple powdered sugar icing once cooled.
- Substitute part of the butter with shortening for a firmer dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1.3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
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