For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or lemon zest to the dough. Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too thin during baking. Don't overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center when done. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Old Time Soft Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS295
These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies evoke a sense of nostalgia with their soft, pillowy texture and delicate sweetness. A timeless classic perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium86 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (5 minutes).
02 Step
Recipe View Beat in the egg, followed by the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined (2 minutes).
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt (1 minute).
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix (3 minutes).
05 Step
Recipe View Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours (1 hour).
06 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) (10 minutes).
07 Step
Recipe View Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
08 Step
Recipe View Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar before baking (5 minutes).
09 Step
Recipe View Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (8 minutes).
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Berneice Sauer
Jun 9, 2025I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it gave the cookies a lovely, bright flavor.
Morgan Lehner
May 18, 2025These cookies were so easy to make, and they tasted just like my grandma's!
Ron Larsonmayer
Apr 3, 2025I chilled the dough overnight, and the cookies came out perfectly. They didn't spread at all!
Werner Daugherty
Dec 29, 2024My kids loved these cookies! They were gone in minutes.