How to Make Old Fashioned Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old fashioned cookies are a nostalgic treat that bring back memories of grandma's kitchen and a time when life seemed simpler. These classic cookies have been a favorite for generations, loved for their simple yet delicious flavor and comforting texture.

There's something special about the simplicity of old fashioned cookies. They're not filled with fancy ingredients or covered in elaborate decorations, but they have a warm and welcoming appeal that can't be beat. Whether it's a chewy...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  • Cream the sugar with the shortening and the butter or the margarine. Add the baking powder, eggs, milk and flour. Mix until combined.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 187mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 53mg