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fat cookies

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Recipe by
Sara Andrea
@Sara_Andrea
Eugene, OR

This recipe has been in the family for generations. We have adapted it for current times. The original family recipe was 2 cups margarine instead of butter. You can swap out the margarine for 2 cups butter + 1/2 t. salt *or* 1 cup butter + 1 cup shortening + 1/2 t. salt. We do these cookies during holidays and love to have themed cookie cutters and colors.

yield serving(s)
prep time 55 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fat cookies

  • FAT COOKIES
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 2 c
    buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 3 1/2 c
    flour
  • additional flour as needed
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 2-4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • food coloring (if desired)
  • sprinkles and decorative candies (if desired)

How To Make fat cookies

  • cream sugar and butter
    1
    Cream sugar, salt and butter well. Add buttermilk, vanilla, baking soda, and 3 1/2 cups flour. Add additional flour if needed until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
  • fat cookies
    2
    Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut cookies.
  • 3
    Bake at 400 degrees until lightly brown (about 8 minutes).
  • frosted stacked fat cookies
    4
    Cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla. Mix for 15 seconds. Add 1 T at a time of whipping cream until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring if desired. Mix. Frost cookies and decorate with sprinkles or candies.
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