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Iola S Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly taste of Iola S Sugar Cookies – a delightful fusion of tender white cake and melt-in-your-mouth cookie! This treasured recipe, originally featured in Cook's Country magazine's "America's Best Lost Recipes" (2007), creates cookies so incredibly soft and flavorful, they'll redefine your cookie expectations. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of sweetness and delicate texture. Bake one batch at a time for optimal results.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 120.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Iola S Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Iola S Sugar Cookies

  1. **Whisk Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. **Cream Butter and Sugar:** Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. **Reduce Speed, Add Wet Ingredients:** Reduce mixer speed to medium. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. **Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients and ½ cup buttermilk alternately to the wet ingredients in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  5. **Chill the Dough:** Press the dough into a 4-inch disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. This chilling step is crucial for the best texture!
  6. **Preheat & Prepare:** Adjust oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. **Roll and Cut:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter to cut out rounds. Space cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. **Sweeten & Bake:** Sprinkle cookies with extra granulated sugar (about 2 tablespoons). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown.
  9. **Cool & Repeat:** Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely (about 20 minutes). Gather dough scraps, reroll, and repeat steps 7-9 with remaining dough.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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