Desserts

Irresistible Grandma Minnie’s Sugar Cookies: A Timeless Recipe

This is my great-grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
78
Yield:
6 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3cupssifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1cupbutter

  • 1egg, lightly beaten

  • 3tablespoonscream

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .

  2. Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.

  3. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.

  4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe78
Calories51
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g 		3%
Saturated Fat
2g 		9%
Cholesterol
9mg 		3%
Sodium
40mg 		2%
Total Carbohydrate
6g 		2%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		0%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
Calcium
6mg 		0%
Iron
0mg 		1%
Potassium
7mg 		0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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