Refrigerator Cookies II

6 Reviews

“Melts in your mouth - a rich cookie! Dough may be kept in refrigerator as long as 1 week, freeze dough for longer storage.” - by Martha

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Original recipe yields 5 dozen

Directions

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend flour, soda and salt; stir in.
Form into roll 2 1/2" across. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
With a thin sharp knife, slice 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (30 total)

Calories
87 cal
4%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Carbs
12.8 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ROOOKIES3

Jul. 5, 2005

"This recipe is almost identical to my Grandmother's recipe. She always added in 1/4 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 cup coconut. My grandma always had them stored in her refrigerator ready to bake for wh..." See moreen people dropped by. You will love this cookie!!! Debbie"

abrownworth

Sep. 24, 2007

"I was in a hurry to get these made and didn't have time to wait for them to firm in the fridge, so I placed them in the freezer for 20 mins. They were plenty firm and ready to bake!..." See more"