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Dixie Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Barb Johnson

"This is my Mom's recipe. She is German and these are soft and cake like in texture and made with nutmeg. They are one of our family's favorites!"

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Original recipe yield 3 to 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon baking soda

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl blend the shortening, salt, lemon zest and nutmeg together. Add the sugar and beat well. Beat in the eggs and milk and mix until well combined.
Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheets and flatten with a glass. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by SHELS77

Barb's recipes is true to it's word-- these cookies are very soft and cake-like. I added a... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by OFFTHEBEAM1

These cookies are VERY good. They remind me of an Archway sugar cookie. MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2002 by PIPPYNH

My four kids and my husband loved these cookies- they are very delicately-flavored and it's... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2005 by DRAGONFLIE

I think this is a great basic recipe. The dough was very manageable. I excluded Lemon Zest... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by Sue

My daughter was looking for a quick and easy recipe for her German language class and found... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by CPOSPISIL

This recipe makes a very cake like cookie. Be careful to take out when the tops are just... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by Joanna M

really good cookie dough, and ok cookies..They came out crispy and flat. They are time... MORE

Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by lisalisa

lovely delicate cookie-i will double up on the nutmeg and lemon next time for added flavor. MORE

Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by LCAROLINE

Delicious! Very easy to make and so good. Tastes a little like snickerdoodles, but with a... MORE

Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by Melinda Daniel

These are awesome. I didn't have any lemon zest so I added a few drops of lemon extract and it... MORE

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