Ice Box Cookies
Last updated: Friday November 23, 2012
Mix and sift together:
4 - cup flour (sift before measuring)
1 - teaspoon soda
1 - teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream:
1 - cup lard
Gradually add:
2 - cup brown sugar
2 - - eggs (beaten well)
1 - teaspoon vanilla
Optional - add:
1 - cup chopped nuts or raisins
Gradually add flour mixture.
A) Dough becomes stiff at end of mixing. May have to finish mixing by hand.
B) Form into 2 rolls at least 1” in diameter. Wrap and refrigerate.
C) Slice about 1/4” thick.
D) Bake until lightly browned (15 - 20 minutes).
Temperature: 400°
Time: 15-20 Minutes
Yield:
Charles and Judy Black