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Anna Gasere Christmas Cookies and Sour Cream Cookies
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.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 110 kcal

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
      Keyword butter cookies, christmas cookies, family recipe, heirloom, holiday, vintage
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