Brenda's Sugar Cookies

24 cookies servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 10 m Total: 20 m Beginner
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Brenda's Sugar Cookies
Simple, old-fashioned sugar cookies with a hint of nutmeg. Drop these soft, buttery cookies on a baking sheet, flatten with a sugar-dipped glass, and bake until golden. Perfect for everyday snacking or holiday cookie trays.

Ingredients

24 cookies servings
  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined and dough forms.
  3. Drop dough from a teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  4. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my cookies spreading too much?

A: Make sure your Crisco is at room temperature, not melted. Also, don't skip flattening them with the glass—if you just drop them, they'll spread unevenly.

Q: Can I make these without nutmeg?

A: Yes, you can omit the nutmeg or substitute 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for a more traditional sugar cookie flavor.

Tips and Techniques

Dip the bottom of the glass in sugar before flattening each cookie—this prevents sticking and adds a nice sparkly sugar crust on top. Watch them carefully after 8 minutes as they can go from perfect to overdone quickly.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Crisco: butter (1/2 cup, softened)
  • ground nutmeg: vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)

Equipment Needed

  • mixing bowl
  • teaspoon
  • drinking glass
  • cookie sheets