Recipe#27225

Title: Dutch Santa Claus Cookies

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Dutch Santa Claus Cookies (St. Nikolaas Koekjes) Holland
1 cup soft butter
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Cream butter and shortening with sugar until light and fluffy. Sift
flour and spices together. Dissolve baking soda in sour cream. Add
flour to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream .  Add nuts.
Knead. Shape into roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Chill for
8 hours. Slice thin. Bake at 375 degF. for 10-15 minutes.
makes 4 dozen cookies.