Grandma Elsie's 'S' Cookies
Every Christmas, my Grandma Elsie made 'S' cookies for the family. Actually they were originally named 'Oil Cookies' from her friend Del, but the way Grandma shaped them looked like a backwards 'S' so the grandkids renamed them. They aren't very sweet, just soft and moist with a touch of icing. Some of my family has been asking if I knew the recipe and in fact I do! Here ya go...
Cookies
6 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 tsp. lemon extract (or more to taste)
6 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups flour
Beat eggs together, mix in sugar, oil, and salt. Work in baking powder and add flour slowly. Use a little more flour if needed to make a soft dough. Take a small ball of dough and roll it into a rope, about the thickness of your thumb. Shape into a gentle backwards 'S' shape. Space apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes until light in color. Do not overbake.
Icing
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1-2 TBSP. water
Food coloring, a few drops
Mix together to form a smooth glaze. Brush on cooled cookies with a pastry brush.
Even though my Grandma passed away several years ago, she still lives on in our memories and in her recipes!
Cookies
6 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 tsp. lemon extract (or more to taste)
6 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups flour
Beat eggs together, mix in sugar, oil, and salt. Work in baking powder and add flour slowly. Use a little more flour if needed to make a soft dough. Take a small ball of dough and roll it into a rope, about the thickness of your thumb. Shape into a gentle backwards 'S' shape. Space apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes until light in color. Do not overbake.
Icing
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1-2 TBSP. water
Food coloring, a few drops
Mix together to form a smooth glaze. Brush on cooled cookies with a pastry brush.
Even though my Grandma passed away several years ago, she still lives on in our memories and in her recipes!
posted by Jessica @ 8:42 PM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
When I opened your blog and saw a picture of Aunt Elsie I got goose bumps. A beautiful picture of a beautiful person. I have good memories of staying with her and Uncle Frank.
I am going to (attempt) to make the cookies. Thanks for the recipe!
Love,
Maria
Elsie was a wonderful lady. When I saw her picture, it brought tears to my eyes. We all love her-and miss her. Of all of the people that I have met in my life, she is one of my very favorites. Her cookie recipe is yummy. You just have to get the hang of it. Keep trying if they don't turn out the first time!
Paula/Mom/Grammy PJ
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