Author Notes
This recipe began years ago in a funny apartment where I found a copy of the 1941 edition of the Fanny Farmer Cookbook. It's been through a few of my own editions (additions?), and I think it's a keeper. —Sandy
Ingredients
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3/4 cup
regular salted butter at room temp.
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1.5 cups
granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon
cream or milk
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1/2 teaspoon
good vanilla
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1
egg
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1
egg yolk (optional - reserve white)
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1 teaspoon
baking powder
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1 dash
table salt
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3 cups
flour (I prefer King Arthur and think it makes a difference.)
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extra
granulated sugar
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1 pinch
finely grated lime rind - only the green part
Directions
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Beat sugar, egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla into the soft butter thoroughly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and grated lime.
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Blend the two mixtures together and mix well (I just use a table fork).
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Drop from the tip of a spoon about 1 inch apart on lightly buttered cookie sheet.
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If you'd like -- dip a fork in the optional egg white, lightly whisked, and slightly flatten each cookie.
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Lightly sprinkle each cookie with the extra granulated sugar (the egg white makes it stick better).
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Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 6-8 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges.
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Let cool a little bit on a wire rack, or brown paper, and enjoy!
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