Grandmother'S Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandmother'S Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 tsp. boiling water; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract; 4 or 5 c. additional flour (if needed)

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. white sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 tsp. boiling water
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
4 or 5 c. additional flour (if needed)

1
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs and beat thoroughly.
2
Dissolve soda in boiling water in a large cup.
3
Fill to the 1-cup mark with buttermilk.
4
This will foam up and may run over so use a pint-measuring cup.
5
Sift the salt, baking powder and nutmeg with two cups of flour.
6
Add the flavoring and enough flour to make a stiff dough (usually 4 or 5 cups).
7
Chill the dough overnight.

1934

kcal

Calories

Fat

319

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 1/2 c. white sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Grandmother'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.

Grandmother'S Sugar Cookies

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