“These cookies literally melt in your mouth. They are white, but can be tinted with food coloring in pastel colors if desired. They are irresistible.” - by Denise
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Original recipe yields 6 dozen
Directions
- Sift together flour, confectioners' sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. Add the shortening, vanilla and chopped walnuts. Using low speed of an electric mixer, mix all ingredients until just blended.
- Roll dough on floured counter into 1 1/2 inch cylinders. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm enough to slice.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 3/8 inch thick slices. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake cookies at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cookies should be white, if they turn brown reduce the cooking time.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (36 total)
- Calories
- 259 cal
- 13%
- Fat
- 19.2 g
- 30%
- Carbs
- 21 g
- 7%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"I had to make these a couple of times to really get them right. They really do melt in your mouth. One little trick I do is to use butter flavored shortening...." See more"
gracieroo
"these are deliciously airy not too sweet little treats. I rated them four stars because the dough is a bit challenging to work with. you absolutley MUST allow the dough to chill or you will have a hec..." See morek of a time cutting it. And be sure to slice the dough no more than half an inch thick or they wont have that light airy texture you want."
LUCKYLADY75091
"I was so thrilled when I finally found this receipe. It's very similar to the same cookie that I remember having on my first day of kindergarten. The recipe does make quite a few cookies. I would r..." See moreecommend scaling the recipe down. This a short bread cookie so it isn't very sweet."
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