
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cream one cup butter
add two eggs, three cups flour sifted with three teaspoonfuls baking powder
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flavor with lemon
roll thin, spread with sugar and bake in a hot oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter and sugar incorporates air cells that expand during baking, creating a tender, crisp texture. The high ratio of butter to flour (1:3) creates a short, delicate crumb by coating flour proteins and limiting gluten development. Rolling the dough thin and baking at high heat quickly evaporates surface moisture, producing crisp edges while the sugar topping caramelizes for added flavor and crunch.
The dough can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw frozen dough overnight in the refrigerator before rolling. Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, with sheets of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking, for up to 1 week. For maximum crispness, avoid storing in humid environments.
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The dough can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw frozen dough overnight in the refrigerator before rolling. Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, with sheets of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking, for up to 1 week. For maximum crispness, avoid storing in humid environments.