Okay, these pictures are mostly of the boys, but those are Christmas cookies they're decorating! We got together with some friends and made and decorated cookies last week. I've been using this recipe for a long time, but I haven't posted it, so here it is.
The cookies are soft with slightly crisp edges, which is the way I like them. If you like a crunchier cookie, roll out the dough thinner and bake them a bit longer. This recipe works well with cookie cutters, but they do spread a little bit. They taste great, though! The addition of sour cream and nutmeg makes them just a little different. They come from a Scandanavian cookbook that someone gave our family (our grandmother was Norwegian). The original recipe uses all shortening, but the Danes probably used lard.
Oh, and my friend's husband declared these sugar cookies "freakin' awesome!" which makes me happy. :-)
Danish Sugar Cookies
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 egg yolks
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
5 cups of flour, plus more to roll out
Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat eggs together lightly and add to butter mixture; mix together. Add sour cream and mix. Sift dry ingredients and add gradually. Roll on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters adn bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes, or until golden and lightly browned on edges.
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Looks like the boys had fun, I'll bet they're excited for Christmas and to see Kristen and Darcy too!
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