This is my grandmother’s recipe. I hope that you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 14 egg yolks
- 1 pint sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups shortening
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Stir into a ball, then turn dough out onto a floured surface . Knead dough for 1/2 hour. If you have a mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix for about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into strips that are 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. In the center of each strip, cut a 1 inch slit, lengthwise. Pull one end of the strip through the slit to form a bow.
Step 4
In a frying pan or an electric skillet, melt shortening and heat to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). in a frying pan this would be on medium high heat.
Step 5
Place cookies in hot oil. Cook on both sides until lightly browned then remove to a paper towel.
Step 6
Dust finished cookies with confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 504 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 40% |
Saturated Fat12g | 61% |
Cholesterol184mg | 61% |
Sodium186mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium56mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium113mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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