GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES

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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.

mohammad sokkur ali
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Aquiles Zavala
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These cookies are the best sugar cookies I've ever had. They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Perfect King
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit with my family. They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect.


Kabita Acharya
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These cookies are amazing! I love the way they melt in your mouth.


Samir Regmi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Teddy Bush
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Fasasi Mutiu Olamide
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Ivonia massocolo
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These cookies are the best sugar cookies I've ever had. They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Khdm Hsn
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit with my family. They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect.


Nikkii UwU
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These cookies are amazing! I love the way they melt in your mouth.


Keith FNF
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Qazi Muhammad Harwal
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Ablo Gnansounou
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Ryan Steele
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These cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


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