Great Grandad's Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Great Grandad's Sugar Cookies

By: Kathylee  
"This recipe puffs up to make great Sugar cookies. My Great Grandfather was a baker, and this is the kind the bakery made. To make sour milk, add a teaspoon of vinegar to regular milk, and let stand for 5 minutes."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together 4 cups flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking soda, sour milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Stir as little as possible, and add the remaining flour as necessary to make dough thick enough to roll out.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2005 by CHERIE54177 
I see there has been some negativity about this recipe. One said they didnt puff up enough.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LIBBYLIBS 
Yummy! These definately did puff. I was amazed. I have been searching for a fluffy cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by HSTRIED 
I have been searching for a sugar cookie recipe that would produce a soft cookie that was easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2005 by JULESBCOOL 
These cookies are the BEST! They taste exactly like Lofthouse Cookies! (they might be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by INTHEKITCHENWITHDONNA 
Wonderful, soft and yummy cookies! I have waited for a recipe like this. They puff up just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by TRISHST 
These made wonderful, stay-soft sugar cookies! We made Valentine cookies over the weekend and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by COOKINGMAMAL 
This went over BIG with my daycare. We had fun making and eating them. we used the "Sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2003 by JIMSINA 
This is simply the best sugar cookie recipe around! My local bakery makes the best sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2003 by LBS3 
Wow. This uses alot of flour! Be prepared to use half a bag, no kidding. Overall it turns... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by chicchick 
I think that this recipe was just wasting my time. The recipe does puff up,and looks rather... MORE

 
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