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: 3 cups flour; 12-1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; ½ teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
12-1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract

1
Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
2
Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3
In a bowl, beat eggs.
4
Add sugar, vanilla and almond extract and continue beating until light and fluffy.
5
Add shortening-flour mixture, beating until well mixed.
6
Cover with a clean plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
7
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheet.
8
Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
9
Bake at 375F for 10-11 minutes.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 12-1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 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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