Post by Loupy on Dec 5, 2018 2:10:16 GMT -7
HOLIDAY NUGGETS
By: Recipe Girl @ www.recipegirl.com/holiday-nuggets/
I remember growing up with these guys. Yep, that means my Mom has been baking Holiday Nuggets for over 40 years for our family. They’re kind-of, sort-of like snowball cookies… except they’re a bit flatter… still covered with powdered sugar and added-sprinkles for holiday effect.
My Mom was a very good baker, and she often involved me in the process. That’s probably why I developed my love for being in the kitchen. She didn’t create recipes, but she was good at collecting the best ones. I’m not sure where this one originated, but it’s one of those classic holiday cookie recipes that we’ve had around for a long time.
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Makes: 36 cookies
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
additional powdered sugar
red and green sprinkles, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Sift the flour and salt.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the shortening, butter and powdered sugar.
Blend in the extracts and nuts.
Add the dry ingredients gradually and mix until dough is smooth.
Shape the dough into small balls, using 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until edges are slightly golden and they are baked through.
Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Mix some sprinkles in if you want a holiday look to them.
RECIPE NOTES
You may need to refrigerate the dough for a little while to get it firm enough to roll into balls.
DO HOLIDAY NUGGETS FREEZE WELL?
Yes! These cookies freeze well, so you can certainly bake them now and store them in the freezer in a well-sealed container until you’re ready to take them out for holiday munching.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 6g
Sat Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 43mg
Potassium: 18mg
Total Carbs: 7g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 1g
By: Recipe Girl @ www.recipegirl.com/holiday-nuggets/
I remember growing up with these guys. Yep, that means my Mom has been baking Holiday Nuggets for over 40 years for our family. They’re kind-of, sort-of like snowball cookies… except they’re a bit flatter… still covered with powdered sugar and added-sprinkles for holiday effect.
My Mom was a very good baker, and she often involved me in the process. That’s probably why I developed my love for being in the kitchen. She didn’t create recipes, but she was good at collecting the best ones. I’m not sure where this one originated, but it’s one of those classic holiday cookie recipes that we’ve had around for a long time.
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Makes: 36 cookies
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
additional powdered sugar
red and green sprinkles, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Sift the flour and salt.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the shortening, butter and powdered sugar.
Blend in the extracts and nuts.
Add the dry ingredients gradually and mix until dough is smooth.
Shape the dough into small balls, using 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until edges are slightly golden and they are baked through.
Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Mix some sprinkles in if you want a holiday look to them.
RECIPE NOTES
You may need to refrigerate the dough for a little while to get it firm enough to roll into balls.
DO HOLIDAY NUGGETS FREEZE WELL?
Yes! These cookies freeze well, so you can certainly bake them now and store them in the freezer in a well-sealed container until you’re ready to take them out for holiday munching.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 6g
Sat Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 43mg
Potassium: 18mg
Total Carbs: 7g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 1g
