Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
Here's a delicious recipe that reminds me of the cookies my grandma would give me when she worked as a school cook. She made the most wonderful cookies. Enjoy!
Servings: 12
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Princess Flavoring optional, but highly recommended
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons decorating sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar and beat until fluffy. Add large egg, vanilla extract, and Princess Flavoring. Mix well.
- In small bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cornstarch. Gradually add to butter mixture until combined.
- Divide dough in half. Scoop out 6 equal balls. Slightly press each into a flat circle and dip tops into a bowl of decorating sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Repeat for remaining dough. Makes 12 very large cookies.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
