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McCormick's Simple Sugar Cookies

"This fun and easy cookie can be decorated by the kids and enjoyed with the whole family."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 21 (2 cookie) servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cinnamon sugar, colored sugar, etc.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, nutmeg, and egg in large bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in flour.
  2. Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place dough ball on ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Press dough gently with bottom of lightly floured, flat-bottomed glass. Cookie should be about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
  3. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are just golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet 1 minute, then remove to wire rack. Cool. Store in airtight container up to one week.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 167 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by DEADHEADMOMMY   view full review
I've tried a LOT of sugar cookie recipes over the years and this is by far the best!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2004 by TABITHA1125   view full review
A quick easy sugar cookie recipe that for once requires no dough refrigeration!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by COOKIEMONSTER15   view full review
This recipe was not good at all. it had no taste and the cookies had no form.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by Betsy Ann   view full review
These cookies had no taste and a rough texture.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by soonerborn   view full review
Simple? Yes. Tasty? Not a chance. This is the all-time worst recipe I have ever found on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by Linda   view full review
I tried this recipe and I thought it was dry. I didn't have nutmeg so I used cinnamon. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by Jessica   view full review
This cookies had no flavor and were difficult to work with. I definitely wouldn't recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by MOMMAOFABG   view full review
I made this recipe and I thought the cookies were great. I didn't have any nutmeg so I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by TINACABINA   view full review
This is a good, basic recipe. I added 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract, because I knew I'd like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by MsAmanda79   view full review
This is a great quick recipe. I added cinnamon to the dough and it gave alot more flavor.

 

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