Grandma's Sugar Cookies

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This recipe dates back 100 years in my family and passed down to me from my grandmother, Delilah.

Submitted by Mary Alzua
Updated on August 22, 2022
2
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup colored sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, cream the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and the shortening. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Alternate adding the buttermilk with the dry ingredients.

  3. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in colored sugar if desired. Place them 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
10g Fat
42g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 68mg 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.