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 all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
Put sugars and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
4
Mix on medium speed 30 seconds.
5
Add butter; mix until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute.
6
Mix in eggs one at a time, and then the lemon juice.
7
Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture.
8
Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto parchment paperlined baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
9
Flatten cookies slightly; sprinkle with sanding sugar.
10
Lightly brush with a wet pastry brush; sprinkle with more sanding sugar.
11
Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
12
Transfer cookies to wire racks using a spatula; let cool completely.
13
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

1199

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

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 all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 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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