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Cookie Jar Sugar Cookies

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"I think any of your favorite cookie recipes can be altered to be a "cookie jar" recipe. Here's a favorite!"
Cookie Jar Sugar Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a clean 1 liter sized glass jar with a wide mouth layer the white sugar followed by the flour mixture. Press firmly in place and seal. Attach a card with the following instructions:
  2. In a large bowl: beat 1 egg with 1 cup softened butter or margarine until light and fluffy. At low speed of an electric mixer add 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and contents of Jar. Mix until combined. Using hands if necessary. Cover dough and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove dough from the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by GRIFFIN DAEMONI 
I looked through every single sugar cookie recipe on this site and i decided to choose this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by BABYCHUB 
At first, the refrigerated dough looked like a disaster: it was very crumbly. But it turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by SCHWANLADY 
So easy to put together! I even attached a small cookie cutter to the tag - very festive! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2003 by mommyn 
This recipe was terrible! I made a double batch of these and refrigerated both overnight. Both... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by SHARONMD 
I gave this as a gift, and my roommate is still raving about how good the cokies were. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by SMITHRAC 
Tasted great. Somewhat time consuming to refrigerate and roll out. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by Ellen_thebaker 
We all loved this recipe! I made them exactly according to the recipe except I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by Cat 
Great recipe!!! I had to change it up a bit, but still loved it. Here's my changes. 1. Only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Brooke 
Wow these cookies look great!!!! Im totally going to try theses!! My family is having a party... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by NORTHCOUNTRY 
This is a great recipe for jar cookies! I made several of these jars mixes for Christmas gifts... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cookie Jar Sugar Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 251

  • Total Fat: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 191mg
  • Total Carbs: 57g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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