My Nana made this every year for us kids, and now I’m carrying on the tradition ❤️
Some recipes aren’t just food — they’re memories. Growing up, this was the dish we waited for every single year. The smell alone meant the holidays had officially started. Nana never measured a thing, never wrote it down, and somehow it came out perfect every time.
She’d shoo us out of the kitchen, then call us back in to “help,” which really meant sneaking little tastes when she wasn’t looking. Those were some of the happiest moments of my childhood, crowded around her kitchen table, laughing, sticky fingers and all.
Now that I’m older, I finally understand why this recipe meant so much. It wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t expensive. But it was made with love, patience, and the kind of care only a Nana can give. And now, every year, I make it for my own family — and the tradition lives on 🥰
If you grew up with a Nana or Grandma who cooked like this, you already know… these are the recipes worth keeping forever.
Nana’s Old-Fashioned Holiday Treat
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: sprinkles, powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar for topping
How Nana Always Made It
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy — Nana always said this step mattered most.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Shape however you like — rolled, scooped, or pressed. Nana never cared as long as they were made with love.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar or decorate if you want… though Nana preferred them plain and simple.
Why This Recipe Still Matters
This recipe isn’t about perfection. It’s about tradition, comfort, and bringing people together. Every bite takes me right back to Nana’s kitchen, and now my kids are making those same memories.
If you still have your Nana around, hug her tight. If you don’t, cook her recipes and keep her spirit alive ❤️
👉 If this reminds you of your own Nana or Grandma, leave a ❤️ in the comments and save this recipe so it never gets lost.
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