Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

  • Prep. Time: n/a
  • Cooking Time: 10-12 min.
  • Ready In: n/a

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups solid shortening
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

In medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, SACO Buttermilk Blend, and nutmeg.  In large mixing bowl beat shortening for 30 seconds.  Add sugar and beat until fluffy.  Add eggs, vanilla and lemon extract; beat well.  Add flour mixture and water alternately to shortening mixture, beating until well-mixed.  Divide in half.  Cover and chill at least 3 hours, or until easy to handle.  When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F.  Roll dough to 1/2-inch thick.  Cut into rounds with a 3-inch cookie cutter.  Place 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with additional sugar.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until done.  Remove and cool. 

 

This Recipe Yields: 2 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Info

Calories 250
Calories from Fat 97
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 146mg
Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 6%

Product used

Cultured Buttermilk

Cultured Buttermilk Bake Your Best with SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend…Made with Real Sweet Cream, Churned Buttermilk!