Accordion Treats

Accordion Treats
4.5 (2 ratings)
This uniquely shaped cookie is an old family recipe that originated in Alsace-Lorraine.This recipe was the grand prize winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 1957.Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.Every other winning recipe from the Pillsbury Bake-Off.
Servings
48
Ingredients
  • 2 (1-yard) sheets heavy-duty foil
  • 3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pillsbury best all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Fold 1 sheet of foil in half lengthwise. Fold the double-thickness foil crosswise into 1-inch pleats to make an "accordion-pleated" pan. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with second sheet of foil.
  2. In large bowl, combine margarine and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Drop rounded teaspoon of dough into each fold of foil. (Dough spreads during baking to form 4 1/2 to 5-inch long cookies.)
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 18 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies from foil; cool completely. Turn foil over for second baking.