This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see why it remains our very favorite cookie! -Arnita Schroeder, Hoagland, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add sour cream and dissolved baking soda to creamed mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Working with one-third of the batch at a time, roll dough on a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dough until ready to roll.) Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round or other shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle tops with sugar and top with walnuts., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Andrews Mensah
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Brooklyn ruswa
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I love the way they melt in my mouth.
Syed Dua
[email protected]I'm not a fan of sugar cookies, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! These cookies are amazing.
Jabulani Dlamini
[email protected]These cookies are okay, but I've had better. I probably won't make them again.
Swastik Rana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.
rikaitul Islam
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nardeen Saad
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again.
Lameck Nkosana
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!
Eli Demin
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a keeper recipe!
Athoy Sharma
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. It's a great way to spend time together in the kitchen.
Mark Magat
[email protected]I love that this recipe makes a big batch of cookies. I can freeze the leftovers and enjoy them later.
Sujan Xetri
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Rebekah Miller
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but I really enjoyed these. They're not too sweet and have a great texture.
Mr Badyt
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Fu'e Abdumalik
[email protected]I've tried a lot of sugar cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are so soft and flavorful.
Titus Menyah
[email protected]These cookies are dangerous! I can't stop eating them. They're so addictive.
RTX SHUVO
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so easy to whip up a batch of these cookies when I'm craving something sweet.
Inzamam Baylol
[email protected]These cookies are the BEST! They're so soft and chewy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.