Old Fashioned Cookies

Name: Old Fashioned Cookies
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; ½ cup shortening; ½ cup butter; 3 eggs; 5 teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup milk; 4 cups all-purpose flour

Rating: 4.57 stars

7 Ratings
9 Reviews
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This recipe has been in my family for over 150 years. Every one in the family loves them.

By R. Dean

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Servings:

Yield:

3 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 18 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.

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Step 2
Cream the sugar with the shortening and the butter or the margarine. Add the baking powder, eggs, milk and flour. Mix until combined.
Step 3
On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

299 calories; protein 4.2g; carbohydrates 44.2g; fat 12g; cholesterol 45.1mg; sodium 186.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

DOLLCHIQUE

08/11/2009

Excellent texture... moist but firm enough to put in a lunchbox without it crumbling... not overly sweet... I didn't change a thing except for scaling the recipe by half... still got 18 cookies... I just scooped them out by tablespoons and flattened them but they would have been excellent "cutter cookies"... thanks! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Beverly McDonald

03/27/2018

I usually look at the reviews and make the recipe based on that. So I saw some great reviews. I love the dough and how easy it is to work with but I gave it 3 stars based on the taste and not as soft as I like my cut out cookies. I like a soft cookie and this is somewhat soft. The sides of the cookie were on the hard side while the middle was softer. I even baked them less time than I normally bake these as there really wasn't a time on it. I really wished I could of given this 5 stars but not going to happen on this recipe. If your thinking it's my oven I don't have this with any other cookies. And I bake a lot. Just couldn't find my usual cut out recipe. I will find it now. Read More

7 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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DOLLCHIQUE

08/11/2009

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cjs_mama

11/24/2009

Wonderful tasting soft cut out cookie! I did have a little trouble with rolling and cutting the dough definitely needs to be chilled in between batches. The husband and kids loved them they made halloween cut outs and decorated with frosting and sprinkles. Very good recipe! Read More

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LaurenMV

12/21/2009

Good cookies. They puffed up a little bit more than I would have liked but they tasted great. I did sub 50% wheat flour. Read More

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BlueBirdSong

12/10/2016

Just like Grandma's lost sugar cookie recipe that I've searched for years to find. These cookies are perfect with a cup a coffee tea or hot cocoa. They are not overly sweet. The texture is puffy but firm. I tried this recipe with no changes but found the dough a little sticky to roll and added bout 1 cup more flour. They were great. Next batch I added 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and chilled dough before rolling. Wow! Just like grandma's. Yields approximately 3 dozen cookies with an average 3" cookie cutter. Of course this will vary depending on cutter size. I've tried these with and without sprinkling sugar on top before baking and enjoy them both. For a sweeter holiday décor try cookie icing on the tops after cooling. This one is a pleaser of children and adults and you will find the cookie jar empty in no time at all. Read More

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Beverly McDonald

03/27/2018

Sherron MacLeod

04/24/2020

I have made these cookies for years without changing anything. They are a great tasting soft cut out cookie! They are one of my families favorites. Read More

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Old Fashioned Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 298.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 25 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

folate: 14 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 23 %

calories from fat:

*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.