Petticoat Tails
Petticoat Tails are delicate, buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, flavored subtly with vanilla or your favorite extract. Perfect for afternoon tea or special occasions, these nostalgic treats appeal to those who appreciate vintage recipes and simple, comforting baked goods.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix margarine, confectioners sugar, and flavoring until very creamy.
- Sift flour and salt together, then add to the mixture and blend until the dough is like modeling clay (not sticky).
- Roll the dough in waxed paper or press into fruit juice cans to shape.
- Refrigerate the dough for 24 hours.
- Slice the chilled dough thinly and bake at 350°F until slightly brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).
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).