big, big sugar cookies
(2 RATINGS)
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.
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prep time
cook time
15 Min
method
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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
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Step 1Beat 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.
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Step 2Use 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.
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Step 3Bake at 350F Degrees for 15 minutes.
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