Zutaten für Grandma Gertie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
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Zubereitung von Grandma Gertie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add 3-4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place balls onto ungreased baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball to about ¼ inch thickness using the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with decorating sugars (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
13g
Carbs
6g
