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Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie

I love this recipe because of its use of sour cream. I got this recipe from some packaging from something I bought over a decade ago. I don't know. It was a green cardboard box. I cut it out. Saved it. And lost it.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, Christmas, cookies, desserts
Servings: 1 dozen thick (2 dozen thin)
Calories: 211kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in one bowl.
  • In a second bowl, cream butter and sugar. Blend in sour cream. If desired, add a tsp of vanilla or almond extract.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • The dough will be very messy. That’s normal. Don’t freak out.
  • Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters.
  • Tip: Use parchment paper to roll on and on the cookie sheets to
    bake on. Baking on the parchment paper makes the cookies stick
    less once baked.
  • Bake at 350 Degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.