I have this recipe in my mother鈥檚 1947 Betty Crocker Cookbook and make it every year for Christmas, as did my mother before me (I鈥檓 55). My variations are to not roll the dough and use cookie cutters. I use a cookie scoop, roll into an even ball by hand, then use a glass cup dipped in flour to press each ball to the desired size on the cookie sheet. Have to be careful not to press too hard or the dough cracks, leaving you with poor results once baked. I make these a good bit thicker than the recipe dictates. I use melted white chocolate to 鈥渋ce鈥 them once they are baked and cooled, then add sugar sprinkles before the chocolate sets. They are beautiful and delicious!!!
I have this recipe in my mother鈥檚 1947 Betty Crocker Cookbook and make it every year for Christmas, as did my mother before me (I鈥檓 55). My variations are to not roll the dough and use cookie cutters. I use a cookie scoop, roll into an even ball by hand, then use a glass cup dipped in flour to press each ball to the desired size on the cookie sheet. Have to be careful not to press too hard or the dough cracks, leaving you with poor results once baked. I make these a good bit thicker than the recipe dictates. I use melted white chocolate to 鈥渋ce鈥 them once they are baked and cooled, then add sugar sprinkles before the chocolate sets. They are beautiful and delicious!!!