Old Time Soft Sugar Cookies

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Delicious and easy drop sugar cookie!

Submitted by sgerst52aolcom
Updated on December 7, 2022
close up view of Soft Sugar Cookies with colorful sprinkles on a cooling rack
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Stir in the egg, buttermilk and vanilla.

  2. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir to combine. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. If desired sprinkle tops of cookies with white sugar before baking.

  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until set.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115 Calories
5g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* 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.