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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is a recipe from 1960 that Heloise and her family always enjoy. It is a simple brown sugar refrigerator cookie that can easily be made ahead of time and frozen before slicing and baking. Ingredients:
2 cups sifted cake flour |
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1 egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup water |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and oil. stir in the egg, vanilla and water; blend well. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients. Stir in the chopped nuts last. Roll dough into 2 logs, wrap in waxed paper and chill for several hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Cut the dough into thin slices and place 1 to 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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