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Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

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Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Traci Rowlett, Oldenburg, Indiana

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Updated on Aug. 09, 2023

Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these cookies into the family a long time ago. The memories of her and these cookies go together! —Traci Rowlett, Oldenburg, Indiana

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.
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Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition (batter will be moist).
  2. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
  3. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 90 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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