My Mom's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (My Mom's Sugar Cookies Recipe). This is my Mom's recipe. She is German and these are soft and cake like in texture and made with nutmeg. They are one of our family's favorites!

Brief

Servings: 48

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen

My Mom's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup shortening

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon lemon zest

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

beaten

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ tablespoon baking soda

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl blend the shortening salt lemon zest and nutmeg together. Add the sugar and beat well. Beat in the eggs and milk and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Sift flour baking powder and baking soda together. Add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.

Step 4

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheets and flatten with a glass. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

My Mom's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 57.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 8.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 2.4g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 7.8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 11.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Folate: 10.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 8.4mg 1%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 1.6mg 1%

Potassium: 9.6mg

Sodium: 62.3mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 21.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.