AUNT NELDA'S SUGAR COOKIES
This is my great aunt's famous sugar cookie recipe! They're her signature, and she brings them to every family gathering. I know there are a ton of other sugar cookie recipes on Zaar, but I didn't see any quite like this. They're scrumptious! She told me she got them from The Good Housekeeping Cookbook, Hearst Magazines, 1949. The prep time does not include time to chill overnight, and the serving size is an estimate!
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Measure 3/4 cup sugar into a large bowl.
- Add oil and stir until well blended.
- Break eggs into small bowl and beat well with egg beater.
- Stir, with vanilla flavoring, into shortening mixture.
- Measure sifted flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt into a flour sifter; sift into a medium bowl.
- Gradually add flour mixture to shortening mixture, beating with a spoon after each addition.
- Chill bowl of cookie dough overnight, or until dough can be easily handled.
- Drop dough by FULL teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar (Omit sugar if cookies will be frosted).
- Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake in 350 degree F oven 10-12 minutes or until done.
- Remove from oven and with broad spatula and slide at once onto rack to cool.
- NOTE: For cut-out cookies, roll to 1/8” thickness on lightly-floured board.
- Cookies will be harder than the drop cookies--use flour sparingly.
- This dough may also be rolled, chilled, and sliced like refrigerator cookies.
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Sukumar Vanitha
[email protected]I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
OGBAKO NDI IMO PLATFORM njoku
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are pretty good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, soft texture. I would definitely make them again.
Nisantha Dissanayake
[email protected]These cookies are a family favorite. We make them every year for Christmas and they're always a hit. They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
James Sesay
[email protected]I love these sugar cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great. I especially love the way they look with the sprinkles on top.
prince Joel pandora
[email protected]These sugar cookies are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Sohel Taj
[email protected]I've tried a lot of sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so light and fluffy, and they have a lovely vanilla flavor. I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.
Mohamed Jalloh
[email protected]These cookies are so good! They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're not too crisp, so they're perfect for dunking in milk or coffee.
Mohammad Faysal
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these sugar cookies are so simple to make that even I can do it. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests or for a quick snack.
Greg Amos
[email protected]Aunt Nelda's sugar cookies are my go-to recipe for any bake sale or party. They're always a crowd-pleaser and they're so easy to make. I've even started making them with my kids and they love helping me cut out the cookies and decorate them.
Jessica Edenfield
[email protected]These sugar cookies are a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use my favorite cookie cutters to make them fun and festive for any occasion.