Grandma's Sugar Cookies Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandma's Sugar Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 6 tbsp. vegetable shortening, softened; 3/4 stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 lg. Large eggs; 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon double acting baking pwdr; Colored granulated sugar for sprinkling cookies, if you like

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. vegetable shortening, softened
3/4 stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 lg. Large eggs
1/2 c. lowfat sour cream
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon double acting baking pwdr
Colored granulated sugar for sprinkling cookies, if you like

1
In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream together the sugar, shortening and butter and the lemon zest till mix is light and fluffy.
2
Beat in Large eggs one at a time, beating well after addition and stir in lowfat sour cream.
3
In a small bowl sift together flour, nutmeg, baking soda and baking pwdr and stir flour mix into the butter mix a little at a time.
4
(The dough will be very soft.)
5
Spoon the dough into a large sheet of waxed paper.
6
Flatten it slightly.
7
Refrigeratein waxed paper overnight.
8
Working with half the dough, roll out.
9
With 3-inch cutter cut out rounds.
10
Transfer dough to slightly floured cookie sheet and bake the cookies 8-10 min.
11
Remove from cookie sheet and transfer cookies to rack and sprinkle with colored sugar.

1510

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 c. sugar, 6 tbsp. vegetable shortening, softened, 3/4 stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Sugar Cookies Recipe 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's Sugar Cookies Recipe

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