Myrtle Taylor'S Old Fashion Sugar Cookie - 1940'S(Family Favorite) Recipe

Name: Myrtle Taylor'S Old Fashion Sugar Cookie - 1940'S(Family Favorite)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. sifted flour (all-purpose); 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind or 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 1/2 tsp. Calumet baking powder; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. butter or shortening; 1 Tbsp. cream; sugar for tops (may use colored sugar, especially for Christmastime)

Servings: persons

2 1/4 c. sifted flour (all-purpose)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind or 1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 tsp. Calumet baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 Tbsp. cream
sugar for tops (may use colored sugar, especially for Christmastime)

1
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together; set aside.
2
Add lemon rind or extract to butter and cream together; add 1 cup sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs and cream; beat thoroughly.
4
Gradually add flour mixture and blend.
5
Chill until firm enough to roll, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Roll 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured board.
7
Cut with 3 1/2-inch floured cutter or other shapes.
8
Sprinkle with sugar.
9
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes.
10
Yields 3 dozen.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 c. sifted flour (all-purpose), 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind or 1 tsp. lemon extract, 1 c. sugar, and more.

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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.

Myrtle Taylor'S Old Fashion Sugar Cookie - 1940'S(Family Favorite)

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