Fork Cookies

A family memory

The Story Behind It

I received this recipe from my sister, Clara Baker Crye years ago.

1

Ingredients

1 cup lard (shortening)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 ½ cups flour
2 tsp soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp salt

2

Directions

Cream shortening and sugars together.
Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Combine flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt.
Add to first mixture. Mix well.
Chill for one to two hours.
Roll into walnut size balls, place on baking sheet and press with fork.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 8 minutes.