Aunt Marge'S Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Aunt Marge'S Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, plus more for dusting the top of cookies.; 1 cup lard; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg; 1/4 cup white karo syrup; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon flavoring; 3 cups flour, plus bench flour; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1
Beat lard and sugar together.
2
Dissolve baking soda in the cup of buttermilk and then add to sugar and lard.
3
Add egg, karo syrup, and lemon flavoring.
4
Beat together.
5
Sift flour, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder all together.
6
Add flour to wet ingredients and mix together.
7
Chill dough for 24 hours. Yes, 24 hours.
8
Preheat oven to 425F.
9
Genereously flour your board. Take a third of the dough out on board and place the rest back in the fridge.
10
Roll out to about 3/8 of an inch. It is a really delicate dough. You need to work fast. Do not let the dough get too warm.
11
I use an old stewed tomato can with each end cut out as my cookie cutter. Everything really well floured. It is really delicate dough.
12
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Dust tops with sugar.
13
Place one tray in at a time in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. You are looking for them to puffed, but not much color. They almost do not look down. Over cooking them ruins them. Repeat one tray at a time.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, plus more for dusting the top of cookies., 1 cup lard, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Aunt Marge'S Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Marge'S Sugar Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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