THE BEST SOFT AND CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES YOU WILL EVER MAKE!!
I make this sugar cookie recipe every Christmas with my family. My mom is a teacher, and she had a baker's daughter many years ago. The baker made these for a class party, and my mom loved them so much that she shared her recipe. The trick is not to overcook them. I always use almond extract because I think it gives a better flavor. I have also made them with royal icing, and they tasted equally delicious. It is all your personal preference. This recipe does make a lot of cookies, depending on how big you cut them, but they always go really fast. This recipe makes a soft, tender dough. The dough initially is sticky, so add flour as you roll them out- but remember, the more flour you add and the more you mix them, the tougher the dough. Enjoy them!
Provided by History Teacher
Categories Dessert
Time 4h8m
Yield 4-5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream sugar and shortning. Add sour cream, eggs, and almond/vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture until well blended. Remember, the more you mix, the tougher your dough will be.
- Chill for a few hours (at least 3-4). The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Roll out (I use a floured pastry cloth), and cut with a cookie cutter. Flour cutter between each cookie to prevent sticking.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cookies shouldn't be brown, just done to the touch.
- FROSTING- See ingredients below.
- 2 lbs. powdered sugar 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
- Just mix ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1574.9, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 708.8, Carbohydrate 221.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 102.4, Protein 22
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Sango Dare
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good! They were soft and chewy, and they had a great flavor. I would definitely make them again.
Tarif Elahe
[email protected]These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! They're so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
kingpin Mende
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and they have a wonderful flavor. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties or potlucks.
Keysha Hudson
[email protected]These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking. They're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that they're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Risan
[email protected]I've been baking for years and these are the best sugar cookies I've ever made. They're so delicious and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can freeze the dough and bake them whenever I want fresh cookies.
kukuru879
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Malak Amr
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I even sold out. I'll definitely be making these cookies again for my next bake sale.
kray kisto
[email protected]These sugar cookies are the perfect balance of soft and chewy. They're also incredibly flavorful, with a hint of vanilla and almond. I will definitely be making these cookies again and again.
Faisal Adnan
[email protected]I was really impressed with how easy these cookies were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The cookies turned out great and my kids loved them!
The Man
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes over the years, but this one is definitely the best. The cookies are so soft and chewy, and they have a wonderful flavor. I love that the recipe is so easy to follow, too.
Taif Khan
[email protected]These cookies were an absolute delight! They turned out perfectly soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and they were a hit with my family and friends.