Gram Opal's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Gram Opal's Sugar Cookies are a timeless classic that has been passed down through generations in our family. These cookies are a staple at every holiday gathering, and they never fail to bring joy to everyone who tries them. The recipe originally came from my great-grandmother, Opal, and has been cherished by our family for decades.

These sugar cookies are incredibly soft, with a slightly crisp edge, and they melt in your mouth with every bite. The dough is simple to make and can be e...

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon hot water, or as needed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
24 whole pecans

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 24
Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

Sift flour, baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.

Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, and egg in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour mixture, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to butter mixture; stir until dough is well blended. Roll cookie dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Press each ball down with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.

Bake in the preheated oven until baked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Cool.

Stir confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, hot water, and vanilla together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved and icing is smooth. Spread icing on cooled cookies and top each cookie with a pecan.

Nutrition

216 cal.

Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 33mg
Sodium: 136mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 19g
Protein: 2g
Calcium: 7mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 26mg

How to Make Gram Opal's Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

216 cal.

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