Pennsylvania Dutch Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania Dutch Soft Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 cup buttermilk; extra sugar, for sprinkling the tops

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
extra sugar, for sprinkling the tops

1
Preheat oven to 375; line cookie sheets with baking parchment paper for best results, but you can grease or use non-stick spray if necessar-- I use the non-stick spray all the time.
2
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3
Cream together sugar and butter.
4
Add eggs one at a time and beat; then add the vanilla and beat.
5
Stir the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, into the sugar mixture, stirring until smooth.
6
Drop by tablespoons or a small scoop (about 1 tablespoon capacity) onto the prepared cookie sheet.
7
Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with additional granulated sugar (I will flatten the tops just very slightly to hold more sugar) and bake for 7-10 minutes, until just firm.
8
Wait just a minute and then remove from the cookie sheets and cool on a rack.
9
*Asa substitute for the buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup and add milk to make 1 cup; let stand for 10 minutes before using.

1473

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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: 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pennsylvania Dutch Soft 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.

Pennsylvania Dutch Soft Sugar Cookies

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