big, big sugar cookies

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93 Pinches
Anchorage, AK
Updated on Nov 23, 2012

After baking these, I make bundles 6 cookies each as they are large, I wrap in cellophane paper and tie with bow - don't forget a tag.

prep time
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 4 1/4 cups flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • - raisins or maraschino cherries (optional)

How To Make big, big sugar cookies

  • Step 1
    Beat the sugar and margarine together. Add eggs and lemon extract; cream together. Combine 4 cups flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg and add to sugar/egg mixture alternately with sour cream. Then add about 1/4 cup more flour to stiffen dough. Put dough on a floured board and roll to 1/2 inch thick. Use more flour as needed.
  • Step 2
    Use floured rim of a wide-mouthed jar or bowl to cut cookies about 4 inches in diameter. Place each cookie on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sugar before baking. Add a raisin or chunk of maraschino cherry in center of cookie, if desired.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350F Degrees for 15 minutes.

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