Moustokouloura (wine Must Cookies)

Ingredients & Directions 3 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Petimezi -plus extra for kneading -(Greek wine must syrup) 2 ts Baking soda -OR- Italian vino cotto 1 tb Freshly ground cinnamon -OR- Honey 1 tb Freshly ground cloves 1/2 Orange; (grated zest) 1/4 c Mild olive oil 1 c Orange juice 2 tb Honey […]

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Lemon Zucchini Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 c Flour 3/4 c Margarine 1 c Shredded zucchini 1 Egg, beaten 1 ts Grated lemon rind or juice 1 ts Baking powder 3/4 c Sugar Sift together flour and baking powder. Cream sugar and margarine until fluffy. Add egg, zucchini and lemon rind to creamed mixture. Stir in flour mixture. […]

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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 3 c All-Purpose Flour 1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg 1/2 ts Baking Soda 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Butter — softened 1 c Sugar 2 Egg Yolks 1/4 c Dairy Sour Cream 1 ts Vanilla Powdered Sugar Glaze (Optional) In bowl stir together flour,nutmeg,soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl beat butter […]

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Mrs. Harrod’s Washboard Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 Eggs 2 tb Hot water 2 c Brown sugar 1 ts Vanilla 1 c Shortening 3 1/2 c Flour 1 ts Soda Mix eggs and sugar, add shortening and mix. Add soda dissolved in hot water. Add vanilla and flour. Shape in small balls and place on cookie sheet. Press both […]

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Monastery Cookies

Ingredients & Directions Karen Mintzias 2 1/4 c Flour 1/2 lb Butter 1/2 c Confectioners’ sugar 1/2 c Sugar or honey 1 c Chopped nuts or sesame seeds 1 Egg; separated 1/2 c Tart preserves (optional) Note: Walnuts, almonds or pistachios may be used in this recipe. Apricot, quince, raspberry or rose preserves are suggested. […]

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Lemon Yogurt Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Margarine; (1 stick) -softened 1 1/4 c Sugar 1/2 c Plain nonfat yogurt or lemon -low-fat yogurt 2 Egg whites or 1 egg 1 tb Grated lemon peel 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 c QUAKER? Oats (quick or old -fashioned; uncooked) 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Baking powder 1/2 […]

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Sour Cream Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Sugar 1/4 c Margarine Or Butter Softened 1/4 c Shortening 1 Large Egg 1 ts Vanilla 2 2/3 c Unbleached All-purpose Flour 1 ts Baking Powder 1/2 ts Baking Soda 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Ground Nutmeg 1/2 c Dairy Sour Cream Decorator’s Frosting Heat oven to 425 degrees F. […]

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Angel Crisp Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Shortening 2 c Flour 1/2 c Brown sugar 1 ts Soda 1/2 c White sugar 1 ts Cream of tartar 1 Egg 1 c Coconut 1/4 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla Mix shortening and sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to shortening mixture. Add […]

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Molded Christmas Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 4 lg Eggs 1 ts Anise Extract 2 c Sugar 4 1/2 c Cake Flour, Sifted NOTE: These cookies are made with a special rolling pin or cookie cutters. ~- ~– Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes. DO NOT underbeat. Fold in anise extract […]

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Lemon Tea Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 3 1/4 c Unsifted all purpose flour 1 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 3/4 c Margarine; softened 3/4 c Granulated sugar 3/4 c Confectioners sugar 1/2 c Oil 2 Eggs 2 ts Grated lemon peel 2 ts Lemon extract Granulated sugar Recipe By : Iara Lewin Mix flour, baking powder […]

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