
A historical dessert from Recipes from here and there (1900). Allow to stand in refrigerator or cool place over night before slicing
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Cream three-quarters cup butter, one cup other shortening
Add one cup light brown sugar, one cup granulated sugar, three well beaten eggs, one-half teaspoon salt, one teaspoon baking soda sifted with four and one-half cups flour, one-quarter pound of blanched almonds
Make into roll
Allow to stand in refrigerator or cool place over night
Slice
Bake
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Chilling the dough overnight serves multiple purposes: it allows the flour to fully hydrate, creating a more cohesive dough that slices cleanly; it solidifies the fat, making the dough firm enough to slice thinly without spreading; and it allows time for the sugars to dissolve and flavors to meld. The high ratio of fat to flour (nearly 2 cups fat to 4.5 cups flour) creates a tender, shortbread-like crumb by coating flour proteins and limiting gluten development.
The dough logs can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. For longer storage, freeze the logs for up to 3 months; slice while still frozen and add 1-2 minutes to baking time. Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, placing parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The dough logs can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. For longer storage, freeze the logs for up to 3 months; slice while still frozen and add 1-2 minutes to baking time. Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, placing parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.