Aunt Mary's Hand Cookies

Aunt Mary's Hand Cookies photo
prep time:
15 min
total time:
30 min
Makes 24 cookies
KarenKaren Newton

We made these cookies every year around the holidays. It was fun to decorate the hands to look like they were wearing a watch, or rings or bracelts.

ingredients

  • 1/2 C. shortening/butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 C. butter
  • 1 C. sugar
  • 2/3 C. flour
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. nutmeg
  • 1/2 C. sour cream

directions

  • 1

    Preheat Oven to 425°

  • 2

    1) Mix shortening, butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Blend in the rest.

  • 3

    2) Divide dough into 3 parts and roll each 1/4" thick on floured surface.

  • 4

    3) Cut shapes out of dough.

  • 5

    Bake for 6-8 minutes.

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