Clothespin Cookies II

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Decadent Clothespin Cookies II recipe for your sweet tooth
in Cookies

Prep

30 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

42 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 egg whites
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
340
Sugar
20g
Fat
23g
Clothespin Cookies II are a classic American recipe, dating back to the early 1900s. These cookies are formed into a clothespin-like shape by pinching the dough onto itself and are often filled with sweet goodness, like jam or chocolate. This recipe is a rich, indulgent twist on the traditional recipe, using a mixture of butter, shortening, and sour cream to make a soft and chewy cookie that's perfect with a glass of cold milk.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2.In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups of butter and 2 cups of white sugar until smooth.
3.Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
4.In a separate bowl, stir together the flour and sour cream.
5.Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix well.
6.Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

PROS

These cookies have a unique, clothespin-like shape and are soft and chewy.

The rich mixture of butter and shortening gives them a decadent taste and texture.

CONS

These cookies are high in fat and calories, due to the generous amount of butter and shortening used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy due to their high fat content, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The egg yolks and milk used in the recipe provide a good source of protein.

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