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
- Use buttermilk if sour milk isn’t available.
- Add vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Chill dough for easier handling and cleaner cookie shapes.
- Decorate with sugar or icing for festive flair.
- Substitute butter for shortening in sour cream cookies for richer taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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