How to Make Prize-Winning Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a freshly baked batch of sugar cookies, and when you add a little competition into the mix, the results can be truly extraordinary. This recipe for Prize-Winning Sugar Cookies has been honed to perfection through countless trials and taste tests, and it's guaranteed to impress even the most discerning cookie connoisseurs. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection....

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the margarine and sugar well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add the buttermilk.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and add to the creamed mixture.
  • Add 1/4 cup of vanilla (yes, this is correct) and nutmeg, and blend well. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg