OLD-FASHIONED SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

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This is a drop cookie. I have been making it for over 35 years. It is the first cookie I ever made!!!

Provided by Mellan Blount

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter to consistency of mayonnaise. Add sugar gradually, while continuing to cream.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, mix and sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoons or tablespoons depending on the size cookie you want. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the tops of the cookies. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 229 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Hassan laghari
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These cookies were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.


Josie Ortiz
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Cara Fuselier
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, and this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are soft, chewy, and have a wonderful flavor.


Vicky Umoren
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Amazing cookies!


Chelsey Grieve
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The recipe was unclear in some areas. I ended up having to guess at a few things, which may have affected the final product.


Waseem alikhokhar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly! So happy with how they came out.


Domi Cherx
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Jake Tavis
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Absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Regillio Nijbroek
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Great basic recipe, and so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!


Tiany Ase
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I'd highly recommend this recipe! Cookies came out amazing.


Sayyed Khalid
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.