Sour Cookies Recipe

Name: Sour Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. dairy sour cream; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
2
Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with sour cream.
3
Add vanilla.
4
Mix well.
5
Refrigerate for several hours.
6
Roll dough 1/2 to 1/4-inch thick on floured cloth.
7
Cut with large biscuit cutter.
8
Place on greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
9
Bake in a 410u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Place cookie sheet on top rack of oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Bake smaller cookies 7 to 8 minutes.
12
Place cookie sheet on top rack of oven to prevent the cookies from becoming too brown.
13
They are best rather pale and soft.
14
Check frequently to prevent overcooking.

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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: 1 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 4 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Sour Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sour Cookies

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