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How to Make Dora's Christmas Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Dora's Christmas Cookies recipe! This delightful holiday treat has been a family tradition in my household for many years. These cookies are the perfect combination of sweetness and spice, making them a beloved favorite for everyone who tries them. Whether you're making them for a festive gathering, a cookie swap, or simply for enjoying at home during the holiday season, Dora's Christmas Cookies are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix together sugar, shortening or margarine, vanilla extract and almond extract Cream these together until light. Add eggs and beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt ( use 1/2 teas. if using margarine). Add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, ending with flour mixture. Dough will be quite stiff and may require mixing the last bit of flour in by hand.
  • Roll out portions of dough on floured board and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes . Test for doneness by touching lightly with your finger. If there is no dent, they're done. Cool and frost, decorate with colored sugars and colored frosting..
  • Note: If you like crisp cookies, roll the dough thinner. For more cake-like dough roll thicker and use metal cookie cutters. Originally we used Anise oil to flavor the dough (5 to 6 drops) in place of the vanilla and almond extracts. But my children prefer the extracts.

    • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 44mg

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