Christmastime brings the desire to make sugar cookies. Unfortunately I do not do well with cut out cookies. Somehow the dough always sticks to the counter, add to that the fact that the sweetness makes my teeth ache and that means I don’t make them often.
I LOVE this recipe that was shared with me a few years ago, though I’ve never come across it again. These cookies are soft and chewy, and there is NO refrigeration or cut outs included in this recipe! YAY! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Amish Sugar Cookies Ingredients
1 C. Shortening
2 C. Sugar
3 Eggs
1 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
3 1/2 C. Flour
1 Tbl. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
Pinch of Salt
1 C. Buttermilk
STEP ONE
Cream shortening and sugar with mix until well combined.
STEP TWO
Stir in eggs one at a time.
STEP THREE
Add vanilla and mix well.
STEP FOUR
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
Mix together well.
STEP FIVE
Add half of the flour mixture to mixing bowl.
Mix until combined.
STEP SIX
Pour 1/2 C. of Buttermilk into mixing bowl.
Stir until mixed in.
STEP SEVEN
Continue alternating flour mixture and buttermilk until all combined.
STEP EIGHT
Drop dough by the tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with sugar.
STEP NINE
Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet while warm.
Cool on cooling racks.
OPTIONAL *Prior to Baking*
You can decorate with sprinkles for Christmas.
Did you see the Stocking Stuffer Printables for Hubby from yesterday?
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