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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cookies 55g Recipe makes 24 cookies)
Calories 227
Calories from Fat 85		(37%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.5g	14%
	Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 37mg		12%
Sodium 138mg		5%
Potassium 36mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 0.6g	2%
	Sugars 16.8g
Protein 3.1g		6%
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Soft, Chewy Sugar Cookies

Recipe #132511 | 45 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Mom4Life
Aug 8, 2005

I was never a huge sugar cookie fan until I went to a local bakery and bit into one of their frosted sugar cookies. It had a fudgy texture that complimented the harder frosting and sprinkles on top. So good! I've been on a hunt for such a cookie since. I haven't found the frosting yet, but here's a great cookie that delivers on texture and taste!

24 -36 cookies (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons sour cream
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1
Cream shortening, butter, sugar; add eggs, lemon, vanilla and sour cream.
2
Mix till creamy; add sifted dry ingredients: salt, soda, and flour.
3
Chill for several hours or overnight. Roll into balls and flatten with bottom of sugar coated glass.
4
Bake at 350°F just until the edges start turning color. Time will vary depending on how large and thick you made your cookies. It is important not to overbake if you want the texture to remain chewy and soft.
5
Decorate as desired.

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From: WillsMommy

On Nov 4, 2009

Ok basic sugar cookie but nothing special. The flavor is all right, but mine spread into huge flat disks and were crisp. I baked them for 10-12 minutes. When I tried baking some for a shorter time, they ended up doughy. I even added 1/2 cup of extra flour to compensate for the altitude here. I wasn't impressed with this recipe.

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From: Bakinacake

On Oct 28, 2009

These are delicious! I thought the lemon extract would add too much lemon, but it is just enough to make you think...mmm, what is that? They are soft, and in my opinion, just the way a sugar cookie should be. Thanks!

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From: Trennarene

On Dec 3, 2006

Oh honey! You do NOT have enough ratings, This is by FAR the best recipe I have ever had for sugar cookies! With one batch I did the lemon extract, the other I did almond.. My mom LOVED both! My family has used the same recipe for 23 years and I don't think we will EVER replace this one! No one wanted to make the old ones! They were perfectly soft, chewy and had an awsome flavor. If you read this review, you have to try the recipe. It's a jem!

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From: Mom of 3 Boys

On Feb 13, 2006

Excellent sugar cookie recipe! I made these for my son's class and they turned out so good! I watched them closely in the oven to make sure they didn't get overdone (7 minutes was perfect!) and was so pleased with the texture. I LOVE chewy sugar cookies. I frosted with a recipe from Family Fun magazine that was posted. Thanks!

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