Grandmother's Brown Sugar Cookies

3.5
(6)

Roll and cut cookies, a real easy to work with dough. Can be rolled again and again. Makes lots of cookies!

3
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups packed brown sugar

  • ¾ cup shortening

  • ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Cream together the sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla and mix well.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add to brown sugar mixture and stir until it is a soft dough.

  4. Roll out, cut with cookie cutters and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
8g Fat
47g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 59mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 91mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.