Best 6 Great Grandads Sugar Cookies Recipes

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The delectable treat known as great grandads sugar cookies holds a special place in the hearts of many. Passed down through generations, each family possesses their own unique recipe, shaping the taste and texture of these beloved cookies. Whether you recall enjoying these melt-in-your-mouth delights during childhood holidays or have recently discovered their charm, embarking on a quest to find the best recipe can be an exciting culinary adventure. From classic family recipes passed down over the years to innovative adaptations that add a modern twist, our journey to uncover the best great grandads sugar cookie recipe is sure to reveal a treasure trove of flavors and memories.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Sugar Cookies image

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.

GREAT GRANDAD'S SUGAR COOKIES



Great Grandad's Sugar Cookies image

This recipe puffs up to make great Sugar cookies. My Great Grandfather was a baker, and this is the kind the bakery made. To make sour milk, add a teaspoon of vinegar to regular milk, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Provided by Kathylee

Categories     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 4 cups flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking soda, sour milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Stir as little as possible, and add the remaining flour as necessary to make dough thick enough to roll out.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 106.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

GRANDAD DANNER'S FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Grandad Danner's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies image

Provided by Gwyneth Paltrow

Categories     Cookies     Egg     Bake     Picnic     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Family Reunion     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 organic large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugars. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour in thirds and stir until smooth. Fold in the peanut butter chips. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). At this point you can roll them in granulated sugar or you can press each cookie down with the tines of a fork. Either way, bake for 10 minutes, in a nonstick baking pan, rotating the pan halfway through baking time. Cool the cookies on a rack before serving.

GRANDPA'S COOKIES



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My grandpa, a widower, raised his three sons on his own and did all the cooking and lots of baking. I can still picture him making these tasty cookies. -Karen Baker, Dover, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, and mix well. , Shape into two rolls; wrap in plastic. Chill 4 hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 375°. Cut rolls into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S SUGAR COOKIES



Grandmother's Sugar Cookies image

Make and share this Grandmother's Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kristun999

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 45 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Cream Crisco and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix in dry ingredients.
  • Touch dough with your finger. If any dough sticks to your finger, add flour a little at a time until when you touch the dough, none comes off on your finger.
  • On a lightly floured linen towel, roll out dough to between 1/8 and 1/4-inch thick.
  • bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges of cookies BEGIN to turn golden brown.
  • Let cool on cookie sheet.
  • Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 218.2, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 2.9

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.

Tips:

  • Use softened butter: This will make the dough easier to cream together and will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough: This will ensure that the cookies are all the same size and will bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cookies.

Conclusion:

Great-Grandad's Sugar Cookies are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies just like Great-Grandad did. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give Great-Grandad's Sugar Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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