Potato Flake Cookies Recipes

MABLE'S POTATO COOKIES

Steps:

• Boil unpeeled potato until soft. Let cool slightly then peel and mash.
• Stir in confectioners' sugar into the mashed potato and mix until stiff. On a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap roll out potato mixture into 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Spread peanut butter over entire area (adjust thickness to suit taste). Roll up jellyroll-fashion wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for few hours. Cut into slices to serve.

INSTANT POTATO COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine potato flakes with sifted dry ingredients. Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla beat until fluffy. Combine potato flakes with flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Alternate dry ingredients and eggs (one at a time) until mixed well. Roll into small balls then roll into the 1/2 c. sugar. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F until edges are light brown.

LEFSE I

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the boiling water, shortening, milk, salt, sugar, and potato flakes. Place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
• After dough is thoroughly chilled, add the flour, using a pastry blender to cut in.
• Divide dough into 3 equal size portions. Form into 3 logs. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
• Heat an electric griddle to 375 degree F (190 degrees C).
• Divide logs into 8 pieces. Roll to about the size of a 10 inch tortilla. Work additional flour into rounds as needed. Use care to press lightly with rolling pin when forming into rounds as they are much more tender than pie dough. The weight of a large rolling pin is nearly enough.
• Bake on the griddle until each round feels dry but not crisp. Turn frequently.
• Cool on cloth. Cover with an additional cloth. Stack pieces on top of each other as they are baked. The steam will create a more tender product.

POTATO FLAKE COOKIES *GLUTEN FREE*

Steps:

• In a large stand mixer, cream the butter well and add the sugars. Stir until well mixed. Add the egg and the vanilla and lemon extracts. Continue to stir until creamy.
• In a seperate bowl, combine the flour with the salt and baking soda. Add the flour to the creamy mixture and stir until well mixed. Add the potato flakes and continue to stir well. You may now add the sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
• Drop the dough onto the baking sheet, about 1 tbsp of dough for each cookie, leaving some room because they do expand pretty well.
• Bake for about 10 minutes. Wait for about 1-2 minutes and remove the cookies from the pan. Enjoy with milk!