random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Peppakaker (Swedish Gingersnaps) This is where I am supposed to be writing a novel about nothing that has to do with the recipe. It’s because the way google works is that people who write about whatever gets ranked higher in the Google algorithm (wow- I managed to get the right the first time I tried […]
Norwegian Butter Cookies 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 egg-yolk (hard cooked) 1/2 tsp lemon extract Cream butter, add egg yolks pressed through sieve and cream in sugar. Add sifted flour and flavoring. Put through cooky press onto a cooky sheet. Decorate with a bit of candied cherry, if liked. […]
Shortbread Cookies 1/2 pound butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp sugar 2 1/2 cup flour (sifted) dash salt sugar ((for sprinkling)) Mix the first four ingredients (Butter, sugar, flour, salt) Roll out to 1/3″ to 1/2″ thickness. Cut with square cookie cutter; sprinkle tops with sugar and prick with a fork, Bake on ungreased […]
Anise Cookies 1/3 cup anise seeds 3 2/3 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1 egg 3 tbsp light molasses 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk With a sharp knife, chop anise seeds very fine. Sift flour with […]