Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies
Prep Time
10m
Bake Time
10-12m
Yields
3 dozen cookiesAbout this Recipe
Experience the nostalgic charm of Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies, a timeless recipe that delivers buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a cherished treat, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies
Prep Time
10mBake Time
10-12mYields
3 dozen cookiesAbout this Recipe
Experience the nostalgic charm of Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies, a timeless recipe that delivers buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a cherished treat, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“This is my Grandma’s recipe for amazing sugar cookies. So many nice memories! I even used the cookies as a wedding favor back in 2000. The front of the card said, ‘Truly Cut Out For Each Other’ – and we tied a cookie cutter on each card along with the recipe.”
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated Dixie Crystals
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 5 cups flour
- 6 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top of cookie shapes.
- Bake at 375°F until desired brownness (10–12 minutes).
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Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies
Prep Time
10mBake Time
10-12mYields
3 dozen cookiesAbout this Recipe
Experience the nostalgic charm of Grandma Violet’s Sugar Cookies, a timeless recipe that delivers buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a cherished treat, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated Dixie Crystals
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 5 cups flour
- 6 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top of cookie shapes.
- Bake at 375°F until desired brownness (10–12 minutes).
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