Sugar Cookies Recipe

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This is truly an "oldie", dating back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by "feel" and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they'll become yours as well.

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Sugar Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 30 Servings
30 10 40

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in sugar. Place on greased baking sheet; flatten with a glass. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 5 dozen.

    If Cooking for Two: Freeze baked cookies in airtight containers or freezer bags to enjoy anytime!

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 119 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Sugar Cookies in Reminisce July/August 1992, p37

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Reviewed on May. 13, 2012 by alleykat595

I substitute lemon juice for the vanilla and added the zest of a whole lemon. They were a huge hit with my friends and family!!!


Reviewed on May. 02, 2012 by DCHeilman

OK...I made a quick batch yesterday and they are addictive- I am sending them into work with my husband to support my weakening will power!


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2012 by gail de rosa

these are the best sugar cookies i have tasted


Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by Pat4boys

My family loved these cookies! Easy and fast!


Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by amymcm

These cookies were so easy to make and they are delicious!


Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by karen curnes

These cookies are so good. I made them for the holidays and they did not last long.


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by juliekeeley

This is by far the best sugar cookie recipe I've tried. My husband doesn't usually care for sugar cookies, but can't seem to get enough of these. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! We will be making these for years to come.


Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by ekatiakarpova

Easly and very tasty!


Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by nancylikesfood

It was very easy to make and very sweet to eat. The perfect recipe if you want something tasty, sweet, and simple, yet crowd pleasing. :)


Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by stoffoli

I finally found a sugar cookie recipe that I like! This one is a keeper :)

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