Funny name for these cookies but I'll explain. Years ago in Primary, 9-year old girls were Gaynotes, 10-year olds were Firelights, and 11-year olds were Merrihands. My Mom was the Gaynote teacher and made these cookies. They're my favorite sugar cookies and I've made them for years! I went to make some for Valentines Day and couldn't find the recipe!! Panic!! I thought maybe I had copied it and given it to Emily but she didn't have it. More panic!!! But, thankfully, I had given a copy to Melissa!!! Whew! And just so I don't run the risk of ever losing it again I'm putting it here and expect all of you to keep it for me just in case. :cD
GAYNOTE COOKIES
2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
4 1/2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 or 2 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp nutmet
Cream shortening & sugar. Add beaten egg and mix well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly. Chill dough. Roll 1/4" think on floured surface. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake at 375ยบ for 10-15 minutes.
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1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon
1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons
1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
3/8 cup = 6 tablespoons
1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
2/3 cup = 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons
1 cup = 48 teaspoons
1 cup= 16 tablespoons
8 fluid ounces = 1 cup
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
4 cups = 1 quart
1 gallon = 4 quarts
16 ounces = 1 pound
1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon
1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons
1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
3/8 cup = 6 tablespoons
1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
2/3 cup = 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons
1 cup = 48 teaspoons
1 cup= 16 tablespoons
8 fluid ounces = 1 cup
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
4 cups = 1 quart
1 gallon = 4 quarts
16 ounces = 1 pound
3 comments:
These are yummy cookies! If you ever lose it, I believe I have a copy.
Yum... Next time you make 'em, let me know!
i'd really love to make these cookies again! i made them countless times as a kid. you mention adding the vanilla towards the end, but you don't list the vanilla as an ingredient. could you double check your recipe and get back to me about how much it needs?
can't wait! thanks!
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