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

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting smell of freshly baked sugar cookies wafting through the house. And when those cookies are made from a cherished family recipe, they're even better. That's why Ma Ma's sugar cookies hold a special place in the hearts and memories of those who have been lucky enough to enjoy them.

These classic sugar cookies have been a staple in our family for generations. Passed down from our beloved grandmother, or "Ma Ma" as we affectionately called h...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups self-rising flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. stir in the self-rising flour to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg