Valentine's Day: Great Grandad's Sugar Cookies | Submitted By: Kathylee

6 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pinch salt2 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/2 cups shortening1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour milk3 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, stir together 4 cups flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking soda, sour milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Stir as little as possible, and add the remaining flour as necessary to make dough thick enough to roll out. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 258

Total Fat: 11.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 119mgTotal Carbs: 36.4g    Dietary Fiber: 0.7gProtein: 3.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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