Grandma Lulu'S Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma Lulu'S Sour Cream Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
2
Beat shortening and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat 1 egg into the shortening mixture until completely blended. Add the second egg and vanilla to shortening mixture; beat to combine.
3
Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl; beat into the shortening mixture in small amounts, alternately with the sour cream. Blend water into the dough.
4
Drop dough by tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

677

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, at room temperature, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Grandma Lulu'S Sour Cream 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.

Grandma Lulu'S Sour Cream Cookies

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