Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies – a delicious recipe with lard, unsalted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a large bowl stir together the lard or shortening, the butter, 1 cup of the sugar, the egg, and the vanilla.
2
Into the bowl sift together the flour, the baking soda, and the salt and stir the mixture until it forms a dough.
3
Chill the dough, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 375F.
5
Roll rounded tablespoons of the dough into balls, roll the balls in the additional sugar, coating them completely, and arrange them 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
6
Flatten the balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in the sugar (the edges will crack slightly) and bake the cookies in batches in the middle of the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they are pale golden.
7
Transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool.
8
The cookies keep in an airtight container for 1 week.
553
kcal
Calories
15
g
Fat
96
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening, melted and cooled, 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, 1 cup sugar plus additional for coating the cookies, 1 large egg, 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.
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