Texas Cookies Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon peel1 Tablespoon, grated
 Lemon extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1
 Cream1 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2399 Calories from Fat 868

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 99 g151.7%

Saturated Fat 60.2 g300.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 454.4 mg151.5%

Sodium 1478.1 mg61.6%

Total Carbohydrates 359 g119.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.6%

Sugars 206.7 g

Protein 27 g54.7%

Vitamin A 61.8% Vitamin C 32.2%

Calcium 50.4% Iron 57.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream butter with lemon peel and extract; add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
Add egg and beat thoroughly.
Mix in cream.
Sift remaining ingredients together; add in thirds to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition.
Chill dough 2 to 3 hours, or overnight.
Roll a small portion of dough at a time very thin on a lightly floured surface.
Cut with a state-of-Texas-shaped cutter or other large cookie cutter.
Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375°F 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool cookies on wire racks.
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