
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Grate one large cupful of cocoanut
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rub one cupful of butter with one and a half cupfuls of sugar
add three beaten eggs, whites and yolks separately, two tablespoonfuls of milk and five cupfuls of sifted flour
then add by degrees the grated nut, so as to make a stiff dough
rolled thin and cut with a round cutter, having a hole in the middle
Bake in a quick oven from five to ten minutes
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter and sugar creates air pockets that expand during baking, producing a tender, crisp cookie. Beating egg whites and yolks separately incorporates maximum air into the batter, creating a lighter texture than mixing whole eggs. The high flour-to-fat ratio and rolling the dough thin produces a crisp, snappy cookie rather than a chewy one. Adding coconut gradually prevents clumping and ensures even distribution throughout the dough.
The dough can be made up to 2 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before rolling. Unbaked cut cookies can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer cookies between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. For maximum crispness, add a folded paper towel to the container to absorb any moisture. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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The dough can be made up to 2 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before rolling. Unbaked cut cookies can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer cookies between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. For maximum crispness, add a folded paper towel to the container to absorb any moisture. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.