Peppernuts

Name: Peppernuts
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 c. sour milk; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

1

Beat together eggs, sugar and shortening in large bowl at high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes.
2

Turn mixer to low speed. Sift all dry ingredients, except soda, together.
3

Add gradually to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk to which soda has been added.
4

Increase to medium speed 1 to 2 minutes when mixture becomes stiffer.
5

If possible, allow dough to stand in cool place to stiffen before rolling and cutting.
6

May decorate with sugars or raisins.
7

Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes on greased cookie sheets.