big, big sugar cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Susan Cutler
Anchorage, AK

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.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 dozen
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For big, big sugar cookies

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    margarine, softened
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 4 1/4 c
    flour, divided
  • 2 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • raisins or maraschino cherries (optional)

How To Make big, big sugar cookies

  • 1
    Beat 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.
  • 2
    Use 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.
  • 3
    Bake at 350F Degrees for 15 minutes.

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