Mama'S Ribbon Cookies
Mama's Ribbon Cookies are colorful, layered treats featuring cherry, chocolate, and poppy seed flavors, perfect for festive occasions or when craving a delightful, visually appealing cookie.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening and gradually add sugar.
- Add beaten egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- Mix finely chopped candied cherries into one part.
- Mix melted unsweetened chocolate and chopped pecans into another part.
- Add poppy seed to the remaining part of the dough.
- Chill the dough before shaping and baking.
Tips & Substitutions
For best results, ensure your shortening is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar. If you don’t have candied cherries, dried cherries can be used, but consider adding a bit of sugar to mimic the sweetness. To avoid overly dry cookies, be careful not to overmix after adding the dry ingredients. You can also experiment with different nuts like walnuts instead of pecans.
Serving Suggestions
These delightful cookies are perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea. Serve them alongside a warm beverage like Low Calorie Viennese Hot Cocoa Mix or with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful dessert. For a festive touch, try pairing them with Baked Carrots And Apples to balance the sweetness with savory flavors.
Storage & Reheating
To store leftover cookies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. To enjoy them later, thaw at room temperature or warm them briefly in the oven to restore some freshness.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Mama'S Ribbon Cookies contains roughly 1799 calories, with 9g protein, 88g carbohydrates, and 158g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (31% of the Daily Value) and calcium (23% of the Daily Value), and a good source of protein and dietary fiber. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2072mg per serving (90% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking?
To prevent spreading, ensure your dough is chilled before baking. You can also try using a higher protein flour, like bread flour, which can help maintain the cookie shape during baking.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).