Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies - Vintage Christmas Cookies Recipe - McCall's Magazine

Let's make Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies. This is a recipe that I have been making for 50 years! When I started making these cookies 50 years ago, they were old-fashioned cookies, so you can imagine how old this recipe is. I believe it was originally printed in McCall's magazine some time in the early 1900s. Everyone likes these cookies because they are soft and cake-like and not too sweet. They have a nice cinnamon sugar topping.
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[@stephaniehall2552]

Grandpa, that dish is a collectors item ,please tell your family and possibly the sifter

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching. Alot of are bowls and pots are fifty years old👩

[@Carballoca]

I’m not getting to go to my sisters this year for Christmas because of covid. She makes sour cream cookies every year. That’s one thing I will truly miss this year. She told me here a few days ago I had and extra package coming in a pink box and it was for now open it when I get it. It arrived yesterday I opened it up and to my surprise there was a canister of sour cream cookies 😁

[@semperfi818]

That's such a lovely way for your sister to be with you virtually and safely, sending you her cookies to keep the tradition in difficult times. A very merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to you and yours, my friend.

[@GrandmaFeral]

What a nice surprise from your sister the container of cookies. Even if you can not be together this Christmas the cookies will bring you some cheer. Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas👩

[@johnwilliams7102]

My Mom used to make these for Christmas treats - my favorite!

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching👩

[@caroljedynasty4773]

These look so good. My late Mom use to collect McCall's magazines. I miss her so. It is so nice to visit with you all ,even for a short time. I wish you both health and happiness. A very Merry Christmas to all.

[@GrandmaFeral]

I miss my Mom also. I have her cookbooks and magazine recipes she would cut out. Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas👩

[@KittySittingintheCity]

I love the festive sweaters, placemats, glasses, and all of the cat items you have! 🎄🎅🎁 And the cookies sound delicious. 🍪

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad you liked all our festive items. Thank you for watching👩

[@PaulCareyDigitalWiz]

Thank you for sharing yet another amazing vintage styled recipe. Fantastic. Best wishes to both of you over the festive season. 😸👍

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching and enjoy the Holidays👩👦

[@semperfi818]

Boo would feel so honored, that his image was seen throughout this video: in the measuring cups, on the spatula, and even on the drinking glasses at the end -- silly Boo, as if Grandma Feral would ever forget about you, of all kittehs. 😊🐱💜👍 And Simba was represented too, on Grandpa Feral's delightfully "ugly" Christmas sweatshirt; I hope that Stella and (especially) Splash don't feel excluded, because all the kittehs know how much they are loved by their dear Grandparents Feral. Thank you for this wonderful soft-cookie recipe, dear Grandma & Grandpa Feral: you have added much to my holiday season, not only by this recipe, but simply by exemplifying the Christmas spirit of joy and sharing. A very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years to you both, and love to your outdoor clowder.

[@GrandmaFeral]

We think of Boo with everything that has his image. We love all the Cats with their own personalities. They are so much fun when we visit. Splash is getting better no hissing and comes out in the evening so I can give him treats. Simba loves to get kisses on his head. Marty loves Grandpa and waits for her pets from Grandpa before she eats. Glad you enjoyed the video. Happy Holidays Love & Hugs👩👦

[@semperfi818]

@@GrandmaFeral I'm glad to hear that Splashie is finally becoming able to enjoy visits from his beloved grandhumans; your love for all the kittehs lifts me up to see, in the way you have of making each of them your favorite -- because that's what love is all about. 😊🐱👑🐈😿😸🐱🐱💜👍 All love and light to you both, your talented daughter, and all of the beloved kittehs.

[@Linda-in9ns]

Grandma & Grandpa. So cute you all are. Have a great Christmas & NewYear. The cookies look so delicious. Bless you both. ☕️🍥🐱🐾🐾🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻💕

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas👩

[@barbarawinslow5991]

I follow the exact same recipe and they are delish

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching👩

[@TimothySmiths]

Your cat measuring cups are really nice and cute.Thank you for your help with the christmas cards this year..

[@GrandmaFeral]

I enjoyed helping with the Christmas cards. We like the cat measuring cups the black set reminds us of Boo. Thank you for watching👩👦

[@Erintube360]

This is such a festive video, Grandma and Grandpa Feral...ugly and cute Christmas sweatshirts and cookie baking make it FUN! 🌲🍭🍪❤

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching👩

[@tinastone3772]

Grandpa is adorable in his festive kitty shirt and those cat cups are sweet. I just love anything with cats

[@GrandmaFeral]

We love anything with Cats also. Thank you for watching 👩🏻&👨‍🍳

[@pattyperkins5007]

Yeeeeuuuuuuummmmm..I will be making these...and thinking of you both

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad to hear you will be making the cookies. Thank you for watching👩

[@chezmoi42]

Thanks for sharing the recipe! They look so good - the cinnamon/sugar reminds me of snickerdoodles, but these are softer. I have a very similar mesh strainer, but for baking I always use my big Foley sifter, with the red handle that turns. Both of them came from my gran, along with a lot of my other kitchen utensils - my favorite little paring knife, measuring spoons and cups, veg peeler, colander, cast iron skillet and so much more - so many happy memories when I use them. Happy holidays to you two and all of your cats - real, decorative, and useful! 😻

[@GrandmaFeral]

How wonderful that you have so many items from your Grandmother. The best part is the memories you have when you use them. Thank you for sharing and watching. Happy Holidays! 👩

[@chezmoi42]

@@GrandmaFeral Yes, I feel very fortunate to have all that. She set me up with all my basic equipment when I got my first apartment in 1961. Aaagh! It seems like yesterday, until you do the math!

[@nickibair999]

almost started tearing up because they were my dad's favorite.. my mom was such a good cook

[@GrandmaFeral]

I know even a cookie can bring back fond memories. Thank you for watching👩

[@vexbomer]

Yes! My grandmother used to make these every Christmas

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching👩

[@lindastarzenski8770]

They sound so yummy. Thank you for sharing. Love the little cat dishes.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thanks for watching!❤️Grandma👩🏻

[@williamfluck148]

Hey Grandpa and Grandma, I will be making these for Christmas, thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@GrandmaFeral]

These cookies are so good glad you will be making them. Enjoy👩🏻

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Merry Christmas Grandma & Grandpa Feral! From your Jewish fan. ☃🎄 Sent you a cool historical Christmas type postcard from Washington State. Sent it to Lucky for you.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Looking forward to receiving your post card. I do have a post card collection. My oldest post card is from my Dad when he was on a business trip and sent me one when I was a little girl. Happy Hanukkah and thank you for watching👩

[@semperfi818]

_A gut Hanukkah_ to you, my friend, from another Jewish fan of the Grandparents Feral (don't let the Italian surname on this guy fool you, now 😉) -- it's Night 4 already; all love & light to you & yours.

[@valerietucker7595]

You are a sweet couple and thank you for sharing your recipe and I most definitely will be making some very soon.😸

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad to hear you will be making the Sour Cream Cookies. Thank you for watching ❤️👩🏻

[@kimberlylee1329]

Cookies sound good. I love cats also.

[@GrandmaFeral]

I am glad to hear you love cats. Thank you for watching 👩🏻

[@Freeeleee]

Grandpas chef hat lol. The sweaters too lol. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁.

[@GrandmaFeral]

We are glad we gave you a laugh. Thank you for watching👩

[@LpoolDogLover]

Thank you for this recipe! We love sour cream sugar cookies!! Hugs!

[@GrandmaFeral]

You are so welcome! Love & Hugs Grandma👩🏻

[@mashedpotatojohnson2]

I'm gonna put the ingredients on my grocery list! Thanks for the video, Grandpa's sweater looks great.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Grandpa is glad to hear you like his sweater. I hope you get to make the cookies. Thank you for watching 👩

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Liked and shared. 🙂💖🍪🍪🍪

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching and for the Liked and shared. ❤️Grandma👩🏻

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

@@GrandmaFeral 💖💖 You are quite welcome, I shared with several people. I told them it didn't need to be Christmas to make some treats. 🍪🍪🍪🍪 Everyone has been spending so much time secluded at home. I myself really miss my grandchildren, but they live in another city, and I don't have a car. There are so many restrictions now..... and have been for a year. I wished things would go back to normal, but I don't know that they will. 😎 I love your videos, just came upon your channel a few days ago, and subscribed right away. I never had a grandparents house to go to, they lived across the ocean far away. So it is like visiting with grandparents in a way, when I see a channel like yours. I also would love to hear stories from the great depression, and how people managed.

[@LpoolDogLover]

I'm getting ready to make cookies today so I'll be trying these!! Love the sweaters and your placemats and the cat measuring cups and spatula!!

[@GrandmaFeral]

Hi I hope you enjoy the cookies as much as we do. Thank you so much for watching❤️Grandna👩🏻

[@a.v.-anthoula2600]

Love watching your videos! Wishing you both Happy Holidays and thank you!

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching and Happy Holidays👩👦

[@a.v.-anthoula2600]

@@GrandmaFeral Happy Holidays!

[@omaerin3529]

Have a great Christmas and hopefully a better New Year than this one has been. Enjoy those cookies, they look delicious.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Wishing you all the best in 2021. Thank you for watching👩

[@tinathorne8355]

Wow they look amazing !

[@GrandmaFeral]

The cookies are so good and they taste better everyday. Thank you for watching👩

[@shelly3343]

YUM!

[@benw9949]

Yay! Nice kitty collection. Lucky Ferals, always a great channel. -- Sour cream cookies sound neat. -- It is finally below 100 here, highs in the low 90's, late September. I hope my personal situation can improve somehow. -- Wishing grandma and Grandpa Feral and Lady Feral all the best for the upcoming holiday season. The year has sped by in some ways, dragged on in others.

[@benw9949]

Grandpa does a good job presenting the cooking instructions and he can clearly cook, experienced. That's great. Cooking is such a useful skill for anyone, and everyone likes to eat.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Yes our daughter has a great channel. She is so busy now with all the kitties. We have rain today but the weather here is starting to get chilly and it feels like fall. Time to put away summer clothes. I love the four seasons but it seems I am always moving clothes around. We also wish you the best for the upcoming holiday season.❤️Grandma👩🏻 Grandpa👨‍🍳 LF & All The Kitties🐈‍⬛🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈

[@kayesguineapigs]

Thank you I want to try these. Also it meant a lot to get a Christmas card with your signature too! I love the card.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Glad to hear you received the Christmas Card and will try the cookies. Thank you for watching👩

[@debbieskitchen2]

Your measuring cups are cute and so is Grandpa's shirt and so is yours Grandma. Wow 50 y/o strainer that is nice it has held up alll these years. I bought one with a plastic rim and the wire is already coming off the rim and it may be a little over a yr old. Cookies look good Grandpa.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Items are not made as good as years ago. Now most items are made of plastic and jars are plastic also . Most of my pots are over 50 years old and like new. Thank you for watching👩

[@pheline24]

These cookies look so delicious! Merry Christmas to you Grandma and Grandpa! Thank you for the Christmas card, thank you for signing each one. It’s quite special. Wishing you a bright, joyous and peaceful holiday season. 🎄😻💙💙

[@GrandmaFeral]

Happy Holidays and glad you received the card👩

[@mermeridian2041]

I LOVE THOSE KITTY-CAT MEASURING CUPS!!! (I'm currently owned by 2 but have been owned by cats all my life.)

[@GrandmaFeral]

I am glad you like my kitty measuring cups. We love cats and we now have Marty. She came to our front door and it was love at first sight when she saw ❤️Grandpa❤️. Marty wants to be near Grandpa all the time. We are happy to hear you have two Cats what joy they bring into our life’s. Thank you so much for watching and have a wonderful day👩🏻

[@mermeridian2041]

@@GrandmaFeral Aww, I love that! Ours have always been strays who found us one way and another. Gypsy is the demanding matriarch of the family (very, very old, skinny, but still as mouthy and feisty as ever) and Galen...no idea about his age but he is HUGE (Sir Chonks-a-Lot), quiet, and very laid-back. They both keep life very interesting, lol. I can't imagine our lives without cats!

[@1014Angelica]

Looks yummy❤

[@GrandmaFeral]

It is! Thank you so much for watching❤️Grandma👩🏻

[@joleen715]

My grandma used to make these at Christmas too. So good with a cup of tea or hot cocoa.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching👩

[@FREAKOUT123ism]

🎄🎄🎅🎅

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for watching and Happy Holidays👩

[@carollizc]

We've made these cookies before, and like them topped with nutmeg and sugar. Our Mum spoiled us - nutmeg was her favourite spice

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be topping with the nutmeg and sugar next time I make them. Thank you so much for watching👩🏻

[@TheBakingDiva]

Hahaha.....love the cats😂 Grandpa looks like the cats meow! LOL cookies sound delicious. I’ve been baking up a storm today myself. Speaking of storms we are expecting a doozy here on Wednesday and Thursday.I think I better get out tomorrow and finish up a few things that I have to before we are completely homebound. Save one of those cookies for me and until next time… Hugs, Dolores 🥰🎄⛄️🤶❄️

[@GrandmaFeral]

Hi Dolores I have been busy with Christmas shopping and wrapping. I still have to decorate the house and do some more cookie baking. It seems when December arrives the days fly bye so fast. I heard about the storms coming not happy😞 Glad you enjoyed the video. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stay safe. Hugs Grandma👩

[@tinathorne8355]

Merry Christmas!🤗♥️🎄🎄🎄

[@GrandmaFeral]

Merry Christmas and thank you for watching👩

[@1014Angelica]

Merry Christmas 2022

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you same to you.❤️Grandma👩🏻& Grandpa👨‍🍳

[@Cheryl911]

I skip the cinnamon sugar on top. After they cool for about 5 minutes, I frost with powdered sugar mixed with a little milk.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thank you for sharing and for watching👩

[@jonathankenner576]

Maybe I'm the first to wish y'all Meowy Christmas 2023, Grandma and Grandpa!

[@GrandmaFeral]

You are the first and a Meowy Christmas to you also. ❤️Grandma👩🏻& Grandpa👨‍🍳

[@patnichols1463]

Use the bottom of a glass that is buttered , dip it in the cinnamin/sugar and press the balls down. The cookies will rise and the cinnamon sugar will be spread evenly on the top.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Thanks for the information.❤️Grandma👩🏻

[@mjkay8660]

i have a huge bowl about 18" across and a wood frame screen to sift flour thru, a few swipes across the screen and *poof* its done. i usually do 8 doz cookies 4 pumpkin rolls, 6 loaves of banana nut bread and 3 dozen dinner rolls, not much time to shake. i prefer to rattle & roll. lol.

[@GrandmaFeral]

Hi thank you for sharing how fast you sift the flour. I like the variety and quantity of goodies that you make.❤️Grandma👩🏻

[@mjkay8660]

@@GrandmaFeral big family, but we are getting old and diminishing in numbers as the kids move away.

[@emdee7744]

Do you have a butter cookie recipe you could share?

[@GrandmaFeral]

Yes I do have a butter cookie recipe I will share👩🏻

[@chiconva]

Aren’t these cookies like snickerdoodles?

[@GrandmaFeral]

Similar. Thank you for watching 👩🏻