Mom’S Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Mom’S Soft Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg yolks; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup sour cream; Optional toppings: sugar or colored sugar and walnut halves

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings: sugar or colored sugar and walnut halves

1
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add sour cream and dissolved baking soda to creamed mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Working with one-third of the batch at a time, roll dough on a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dough until ready to roll.) Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round or other shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
3
. If desired, sprinkle tops with sugar and top with walnuts.
4
Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

1272

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Mom’S Soft 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.

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