Farmhouse Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible fluffiness of these Farmhouse Puff Sugar Cookies! This treasured recipe, originally from a friend's gooseberry patch cookbook, creates light and airy cookies begging to be smothered in your favorite frosting. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a classic, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Get ready for the best puffy sugar cookies you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 77 mins
Calories 233.1 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Farmhouse Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Farmhouse Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

13g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Farmhouse Sugar Cookies?

Farmhouse Sugar Cookies takes about 122 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 77 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Farmhouse Sugar Cookies?

Farmhouse Sugar Cookies has approximately 233.1 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Farmhouse Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Farmhouse Sugar Cookies are Crisco, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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