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Celebration Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. soda
4 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
nutmeg & sugar (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add sour cream and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll out on floured surface to a scant 1/2" thickness. Cut into desired shapes. On a lightly greased cookie sheet place 2 inches apart and sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg. Bake at 350º for 14-17 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cookies should be large, soft, and thick.

Note: Shortening or lard may be substituted for butter. Plain yogurt may be substituted for the sour cream. Almond extract for the vanilla. Raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips may be added to the dough. Cinnamon may be used in place of nutmeg. Cookies may be frosted and decorated if desired.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe appeared in the December 1982 edition of the New Era and became a favorite sugar cookie recipe in our house.

 

 

 

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