PRIZE-WINNING SUGAR COOKIES

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I don't know where this recipe originated, but it was a favorite of my Mom's when I was growing up. Her notes on the recipe says, "County Fair Winner". The dough is batter-like in consistency and cookies are very soft and cake-like.

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the margarine and sugar well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add the buttermilk.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and add to the creamed mixture.
  • Add 1/4 cup of vanilla (yes, this is correct) and nutmeg, and blend well. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

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