Best 8 Moms Soft Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Baking a batch of Mom's soft sugar cookies can transport you back to a simpler time when the smell of warm cookies filled the kitchen and the taste of a freshly baked cookie melted in your mouth. These classic cookies are not only delicious but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating the perfect soft sugar cookie is an art form that requires careful attention to detail and the right combination of ingredients. In this article, we will guide you through the process of achieving the perfect texture, flavor, and appearance for Mom's soft sugar cookies. We will provide a step-by-step recipe, along with tips and tricks to help you master this timeless treat.

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MOM'S SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



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This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see why it remains our very favorite cookie! -Arnita Schroeder, Hoagland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings: sugar or colored sugar and walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add sour cream and dissolved baking soda to creamed mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Working with one-third of the batch at a time, roll dough on a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dough until ready to roll.) Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round or other shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle tops with sugar and top with walnuts., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA MINNIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES



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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

MOM'S SOFT RAISIN COOKIES



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With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home to "her boys" in different parts of the world. These days, my 11 grandchildren are enjoying them as we did, along with my stories of long ago.- Pearl Cochenour, Williamsport, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
2 cups raisins
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine water and raisins in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES IV



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This Recipe is a State Fair Blue Ribbon winner. This is an easy sugar cookie recipe, you don't have to roll it out, and the cookies are soft and chewy, unlike other sugar cookies. Anybody can make these.

Provided by Laura Stearns

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup shortening
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until dough comes together. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in sugar. Place them on an unprepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottom is light brown. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

MOM'S SUGAR COOKIES



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Makes a big, tender cookie for those who don't like crispy sugar cookies. Great for any holiday. My mom would kill me if she knew I was posting this recipe-it's a family secret...so don't tell!

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening (I use butter flavored)
2 eggs
5 cups flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
  • Add 1 cup flour, soda, salt, and baking powder.
  • Combine milk and vanilla.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour.
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Roll onto lightly floured surface 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut with desired shapes.
  • Bake on ungreased cookies sheets at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn light golden brown.
  • Cool and frost with favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 79, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.4

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Sprinkles, for finishing (See Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with an electric hand mixer), until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and mix on medium speed to combine, then scrape the bowl well. Beat in the vanilla on medium speed.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add about half of the flour mixture to the bowl of the stand mixer and mix on low speed to combine. Scrape the bowl well, then add the remaining flour mixture and mix on low speed to combine.
  • Scoop the dough into 1/4-cup mounds. Place the sprinkles in a shallow bowl. Roll the balls of dough fully in the sprinkles and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, staggering the rows of cookies to allow them room to spread during baking. Gently press each cookie with your fingers to flatten.
  • Bake, switching the baking sheets halfway through and rotating them from front to back, until the cookies spread and are lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

MOM'S SUGAR COOKIES



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My mom has made these cookies for Christmas every year of my life-- it wouldn't be the holidays without them! Simply the best sugar cookie recipe I've ever tasted. Make sure to roll the cookies nice and thick so that they bake up light and fluffy! A wonderful, classic recipe that will be in our family for generations.

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
powdered sugar, as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla
food coloring, as desired
candy sprinkles, as desired
colored crystal sugar, as desired

Steps:

  • Cream sugar, shortening and eggs in large mixing bowl. Mix in other ingredients-add flour a little at a time, using wooden spoon if mix gets too thick for electric mixer. Chill dough for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Use plenty of flour to roll out dough about 1/4 in thick; cut with assorted cookie cutters. Bake for 10-12 min or until cookies are just lightly brown on bottom.
  • Frosting: Melt butter in microwave; add milk and vanilla and stir.
  • Place powdered sugar in separate containers. Add a little milk mixture and stir until frosting reaches desired consistency. Use food coloring and assorted sprinkles to frost/decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 66.7, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.5

SUPER SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



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Soft and chewy sugar cookies that come out perfect every time!

Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  • Add salt, baking powder and flour and mix until well incorporated.
  • Cover dough bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass until 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown on the bottom.
  • Let cool completely.
  • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar and butter until creamy. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies with frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1171 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2516 mg, Carbohydrate 230 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 44 mg

Tips:

  • Use softened butter: Softened butter is easier to cream with sugar and will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Chill your dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and also makes them easier to handle.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop helps to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape. This will help them to bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the edges are starting to brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and gooey.

Conclusion:

These soft sugar cookies are a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. They are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. With just a few simple tips, you can make these cookies perfect every time.

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