A tender, soft and chewy basic, old fashioned sugar cookie recipe.

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

This has been my favorite recipe for old fashioned sugar cookies for years. It's perfect for when you want just a plain and comforting sugar cookie, and the blend of lemon and vanilla is perfect. This cookie is tender, soft and chewy for eating out of hand, but is not a recipe intended for decorating as with cut out sugar cookies.

For tips to help keep your cookies soft, visit my page on cookie storage tips.

Here's how to make these delicious old fashioned sugar cookies.

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Recipe: Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish

Prep time: 10 min |Cook time: 12 min |

Yield: 2 to 3 dozen

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
• 1-1/2 cups of granulated sugar, plus additional sugar for sprinkling
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups of all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream shortening; add the sugar a little at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and flavorings; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Using a small scoop, place scoops of dough on a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges lightly brown. Let cool for a few minutes on the pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Cook's Notes: I use White Lily flour. This recipe will make up to 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size you make them.

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