How to Make Grandma Amico's Buttermilk Sugar Cookie Cutouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Amico's Buttermilk Sugar Cookie Cutouts recipe is a treasured family tradition that has been passed down for generations. These delightful cookies have been a staple at our family gatherings for as long as I can remember, and they never fail to put a smile on everyone's face. The recipe comes from my grandmother, who was an amazing cook and baker, and it has become a beloved family heirloom that we are always eager to share with others.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Mix sugar, shortening, buttermilk, and egg together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer (such as KitchenAid®) until creamy.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat into sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Leave dough to set in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms begin to lightly brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool completely on wax paper or a wire rack, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a bowl. Mix into a paste, adding more sugar or milk as needed. Spread frosting thinly onto cooled cookies and cover with sprinkles.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg