Best 7 Grandma Gerties Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of grandma's nostalgic charm! A sugary delight awaits as we embark on a culinary journey to recreate the classic "Grandma Gertie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies". Get ready to whip up a batch of these timeless treats, known for their crispy edges, chewy centers, and the perfect balance of sweetness. Let's dive into the secrets of this beloved recipe, passed down through generations, and savor the heartwarming taste of tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA MINNIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies image

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

Provided by Jessica McDonald

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .
  • 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.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 39.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies image

These sugar cookies are light, crisp, and just like grandma used to make.

Provided by Unknown

Categories     Desserts

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)
1 egg
2 cups flour (GF Option - use a gluten-free flour blend)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Thoroughly cream butter, oil, sugar, and powdered sugar.
  • Stir in vanilla and egg.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually stir into wet ingredients.
  • Roll dough into balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet two inches apart.
  • Bake 12 minutes.
  • Cool. Store in an air-tight container.

GRANDMA GERTIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma Gertie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies image

My grandma used to make these. She made huge cookies and we used to get so excited when we knew she was making cookies! These have been a favorite for years. The sour cream makes the cookies soft and the extra extract makes them stand out from "regular" sugar cookies. Sometimes I substitute lemon extract for the almond extract.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 48-96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla
6 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, sugar and salt.
  • Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Add sour cream,soda, almond extract and vanilla - mix thoroughly.
  • Stir in the flour 1 to 2 cups at a time.
  • Round into balls, roll in sugar and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes until edges are a light golden brown.
  • It will make 4-8 dozen depending on the size of cookie you make. You can sprinkle decorating sugars on top for a decorated touch.

OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h40m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size of the cutters

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar and milk, for decorating, or Royal Icing, recipe follows
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons meringue powder (egg white powder)
Food coloring, as desired

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a second large bowl and mix well. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Chill the dough for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment. Roll out the dough and cut it into shapes with cookie cutters or a knife. Place the shapes on the prepared cookie sheet. If decorating with colored sugar, brush the cookies with milk and sprinkle with colored sugar (if using royal icing, leave unfinished). Bake until the cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies.
  • Remove the cookies to a rack to cool completely. If using royal icing, decorate the cookies as desired.
  • Combine the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 3/4 cup water in a large bowl. Mix slowly with an electric mixer until stiff enough to form peaks; the icing should be pure white and thick, but not fluffy and bubbly. If the frosting is over-beaten, it will get aerated which makes it harder to work with. If this happens, let the frosting sit to settle, and then use a rubber spatula to vigorously beat and smooth out the frosting.
  • Add up to 1 tablespoon food coloring and mix with a rubber spatula until the color is uniform. Gels are best with royal icing. You don't want to thin them with liquid colors. Be careful of adding too much color, which reduces the sheen of the frosting and can break down the consistency of the frosting over a couple of days. Store the icing at room temperature, covered, with plastic wrap on the surface.
  • Yield: 3 1/2 cups icing

GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 36m

Yield A few dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cream margarine and sugar. Add milk, egg, and vanilla and stir well. Add flour and baking powder. Chill. On well-floured board, roll out and cut into shapes. Put onto greased baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar or decorate with sprinkles. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool on racks.

GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Sugar Cookies image

This is one of my great-grandmother's recipes that I received years ago from one of my great-aunts. We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. -Kristy Deloach, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen 2-1/2-inch cookies or 1-1/2 dozen 4-1/4-inch cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
ICING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 to 2/3 cup evaporated milk
Assorted food coloring and decorations of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Chill until firm, about 1 hour., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-12 minutes (depending on size) or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (5/5)



Grandma's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Snoo

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients:
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter at room temperature to ensure the cookies spread evenly and have a uniform texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a tender cookie.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cookies from becoming too dense.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Grandma Gertie's Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies are a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple family gathering to a holiday party. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious treat that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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