Jumbles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk or Milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar (Originally sour milk. Substituted with buttermilk for modern preference. Alternatively, use milk and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar per cup.)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Large egg
• 2 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda (Originally saleratus (historical name for baking soda).)
• 2 tablespoons Grape jelly (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg, then the baking soda mixed with the buttermilk (or milk and lemon juice/vinegar), and the salt. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms that is easy to roll.
2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the dough into round shapes using a cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of grape jelly on the center of half of the cookies. Use a thimble to make features on the remaining cookies. Press the cookies together in pairs, with the jelly in the center.
3. 3Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden.