Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these cookies into the family a long time ago. The memories of her and these cookies go together! —Traci Rowlett, Oldenburg, Indiana
Ingredients
-
1/2 cup shortening
-
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
-
2 large eggs, room temperature
-
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-
2 cups all-purpose flour
-
2 teaspoons baking powder
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-
1/2 cup buttermilk
-
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
-
1.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition (batter will be moist).
-
2.
Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
-
3.
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 90 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC