How to Make Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably special about a recipe that has been passed down through the generations. It's a way for family traditions and memories to live on, and there's a sense of comfort in knowing that the same recipe has been enjoyed by loved ones for so many years. Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies are one of those cherished family recipes that have stood the test of time.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 78
  • Yield: 6 1/2 dozen

  • 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

    51 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 7mg