I’ve learned a few things over the weekend.
I’ve learned that the very first workout you’re going to get from your new Ab Lounger is going to take place when you assemble it. I’ve learned that if you want to make stuffed mushrooms and get them done all the way through you should roast the mushrooms first. And I’ve learned that no matter what you tell yourself, the tastes of your youth are something that will never let you down.
I stumbled across my mothers’ old York Cookie recipe while I was digging around in some paperwork that had absolutely no business having a recipe attached to it. (I scribble on envelopes sometimes.) It wasn’t long before my fear of baking was overcome by my dire need to have one or three of these tasty, fluffy, crumbly little delights, and it was off to the market to pick up some fresh lemons for juicing. (Mom used the really fresh kind… The little yellow squeeze bottle with leaves for a tag, but I figured I’d go low-brow and use fresh lemons.)
Note: I’ve adjusted this recipe to make enough dough to cover a full sheet pan. If you’re using a 9×13″, you can half it, or it will require 2 9×13″ pans.
York Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12 Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g
What I wold have done differently had I thought about it at the time:
Well, nothing really. The cookies came out fantastically. My only issue is that spreading York Cookie batter is just slightly less difficult than spreading mortar on a wall with a toothpick. This is a very sticky dough, and none of my utensils wanted to play nice with it. At one point I thought of abandoning the whole idea and eating the dough raw.
In the end, I got to relive several moments of my childhood. Especially the ones that concern the smell of York cookies wafting through my house and the smile on my mother’s face in the light of our little kitchen window. Even after 8 years I terribly miss that smile sometimes.
Aww what a great post! I love making anything from my childhood – it always brings back the best memories.
These lil cookies sound very light and yummy – perfect with a hot cup of tea! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.. I’ve added it into the “Must Make” list. :D
The “lost and found” recipes are the best. It’s funny how a smell can instantly take you back 20 years. The cookies sound really tasty – they just got added to the dessert buffet for this Sunday :)
Lisa,
I hope you enjoy them with your tea. Just as a suggestion, they would go very well with a lemon tea, or just some good strong black tea.
Shawnda,
Let me know how the buffet goes! I’d love to hear about it.
Linda,
Nice of you to stop by. And I hope your mother enjoys the cookies. Were you planning on making these vegan? If so, just how would you go about doing that?
I’m a registered carnivore, and as such I only know it’s vegitarian hen by some small coincidence, I haven’t added some type of meat, animal fat, meat…
Oh, basically if it’s just all veggies, which is rare, but not unheard of.
how lovely Lisa. ya know my mother never was a star cook growing up so i find myself teaching her now which is interesting. i think she was just too busy to get into it. i cant wait to share this one with her.
Great story, though I can’t say I’ve ever had a York cookie.
I’m definitely going to take a crack at a half-batch of these, the fiance goes off to college soon and I’m stocking up on yummy things for him. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve been looking for this recipe for 35 years. Was the first thing I ever baked by myself at age 12 from an old cookbook my grandmother had. When she died the cookbook was lost. I’ve been wanting to recreate that smell and taste ever since. Thank you.
Deborrah,
I’m so glad I could help! these have always been some of my favorite cookies, and my mom made them all the time. I hope they are all that you remember!
By the way… how long did yours take to bake?
Sarah,they’re good, I’m sure your fiancée will love them.
And for “how long”… Well, until they’re done. It’s a family recipe, so no time is given, just until they’re about the color in the photo
Oh my goodness! I have done searches for this recipe and have not found it until today. Thank you, thank you. I grew up without my mother in my home from age 9 on. I was third oldest of 7 children living with my father. I used to cook these cookies for my sister who was 5 years younger than myself. She would come up and ask me quite often; her favorite. I have tried to duplicate them over the years but they were never quite right. I have such pleasant memories of these York Cookies and making them for my sister, who is 49 years old. She will be so pleased to have this recipe, not to mention my elation. Thank you so much!