“Best of All” Cookies
These cookies were passed down by my great-great-grandmother, Charity. My great-grandmother made these cookies quite often and usually put a raisin or nut on the top. They are simple and perfect for dipping. My great grandparents thought these cookies were the “best of all”.
As with many older recipes, you will find several inexact measures.
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening (can use butter or half butter)
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract
dash of salt
nutmeg to taste
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
flour (guess at it, she always made a “test” cookie first)
Combine dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients. Blend the two mixtures. Drop cookies on a cookie sheet with teaspoon. Sprinkle with nuts or raisins.
Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes, or until set (light brown with no imprint remaining when touched).
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