Grandma'S Sugar Cookie

Prep: 240 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Grandma's Sugar Cookies are classic, buttery treats with a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or everyday snacking, these cookies are easy to make and customizable with icing or sprinkles for added fun and flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and Crisco together until well combined.
  2. Add eggs and mix well.
  3. Add soda, salt, vanilla, and sour cream; mix thoroughly.
  4. Gradually add flour until the dough is stiff enough to handle.
  5. Chill the dough overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
  8. Bake until light brown, about 8 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

380 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 3.2g 4% DV
Carbs 66.8g 24% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9899.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 361.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 71.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 127mg 10% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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