Dixie Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Dixie Sugar Cookies

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
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.
  4. 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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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 57 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by OFFTHEBEAM1 
These cookies are VERY good. They remind me of an Archway sugar cookie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by LCAROLINE 
Delicious! Very easy to make and so good. Tastes a little like snickerdoodles, but with a... MORE

 
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