Great Gram's Sugar Cookies

Great Gram's Sugar Cookies

by Fred Gonzales 2 years ago
3.9 (9)
108.6 kcal
17.1 g carbs
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Description

This recipe has been handed down for generations in my family. Hope you like them as much as we do!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1. Mix all ingredients, except egg white, ground cinnamon and 2 T white sugar, in a large bowl until soft dough is formed.
  2. 2. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Paint cookies with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or colored sugars.
  3. 3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 dozen (approx.)
calories: 108.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 17.1 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturated fat: 1 g
cholesterol: 6.4 mg
sodium: 56.3 mg
fiber: 0.5 g
sugar: 7.4 g