Uncle Frank's Italian "S" Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

This recipe was created to yield 36 servings. Ingredients are automatically adjusted for different servings, but cooking times remain the same. Note that scaling may not always be perfect.

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco)
• cup milk
• 3 large eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon almond extract

Directions

Follow these steps for perfectly baked cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract. Mix by hand until the dough is smooth and well blended.
3. Shape the dough into a log about 1 inch thick. Slice into small portions and roll each into a 3-inch long piece. Then form each piece into an "S" shape.
4. Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving a small space between each.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges turn a golden color.
6. Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Frosting

You can prepare a simple frosting:

• Mix confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
• Stir in teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Frost the cooled cookies and optionally sprinkle with decorative toppings.
• Allow frosting to air dry before serving.

Cook's Notes

• Vanilla extract can be used instead of almond extract.
• Use 4 small eggs instead of 3 large eggs if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 137
• Fat: 6g (8% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 2g (8% DV)
• Cholesterol: 16mg (5% DV)
• Sodium: 61mg (3% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 18g (6% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% DV)
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 2g (4% DV)
• Calcium: 37mg (3% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (5% DV)
• Potassium: 25mg (1% DV)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Individual needs may vary. Nutrient info may be incomplete for some ingredients. Consult a medical professional if following a restricted diet.