Great-Grandma Ann’s Danish Criss Cross Cookies

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1

Great-Grandma Ann's Danish Criss Cross Cookies

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

132

Sugar

Fat

Great-Grandma Ann's Danish Criss Cross Cookies are a classic dessert recipe that has been passed down through generations. They are perfect for those who love a buttery and slightly sweet cookie with a crisp texture. While not necessarily a healthy choice, these cookies can be enjoyed on occasion as a nostalgic treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, Crisco, sugar, and vanilla flavoring until smooth.
3.	Add egg and mix well.
4.	In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
5.	Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined.
6.	Roll dough into small balls.
7.	Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet and press with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
8.	Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire rack.
9.

PROS

These cookies are easy and relatively quick to make and have a delicious buttery flavor with a slightly crisp texture.

CONS

These cookies do contain a higher amount of saturated fat due to the use of both butter and Crisco.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they can still be enjoyed in moderation as a treat. The use of butter and Crisco provides a small amount of Vitamin E and fat-soluble vitamins.

	1/2 cup butter
	1/2 cup Crisco
	1 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
	1 egg
	2 cups flour
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar