Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, melted; 2 cups powdered sugar (do not sift); 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar (critical, do NOT omit); 1 teaspoon salt; 4 1/4 cups flour (not sifted); 1/2 cup white sugar (in a small bowl, may add colored sugars for holidays)

Servings: persons

2 cups butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar (do not sift)
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar (critical, do NOT omit)
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/4 cups flour (not sifted)
1/2 cup white sugar (in a small bowl, may add colored sugars for holidays)

1
Do not preheat oven yet - dough must chill before baking.
2
Melt butter.
3
Add sugars and mix.
4
Let cool to room temperature.
5
Mix in the eggs, one at a time.
6
Add vanilla, lemon zest, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
7
Mix well.
8
Add flour in increments, mixing after each addition.
9
Chill dough for at least one hour (overnight is fine).
10
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325 degrees, rack in middle of oven.
11
Use hands to roll dough in walnut-sized balls.
12
Roll dough balls in a bowl of white sugar.
13
Place on a greased cookie sheet, 12 to a standard sheet.
14
Flatten dough balls with a greased spatula.
15
Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes (They should have a tine of gold on the top).
16
Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.
17
Cookies can be decorated with frosting piped from a pastry bag for special occasions - or left just as they are.

1884

kcal

Calories

Fat

234

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 cups butter, melted, 2 cups powdered sugar (do not sift), 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

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