Drop Sugar Cookies

Recipe Author

Caitlin Pennington

 Recipe Type

Cookie

Recipe Title

Drop Sugar Cookies

Serving(s)

6 Dozen

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

12-15 Minutes

Dietary Restrictions (e.g., Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Contains gluten, dairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup Shortening
• 2 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 4 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 cup Sour Milk or Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions (Steps, Oven Temperature, Time per Step)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time and beat well
3. In a small bowl, mix sour milk/buttermilk with baking soda
4. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg
5.  Combine the dry mixture, as well as milk/baking soda mixture, into the creamed shortening/sugar mixture, alternating between wet and dry mixtures
6. Add vanilla extract; stir until combined
7. Drop, by the spoon-full, onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes

Suggested Pairings (Optional)

N/A

Recipe’s Story: Anecdote (Three to Five Sentences)

This recipe is from my great grandmother's family cookbook. It has always been a favorite of mine and is something I look forward to for special occasions and holidays.

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