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Mama Loethen's Sugar Cookies

Servings: 20
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Rob Loethen
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Ingredients 

  • 2 sticks margarine softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 cups flour or more
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbs milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Cream margarine with sugar; add eggs one at atime, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour with salt and baking powder. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla.
  • Dough should be firm but soft.
  • Chill overnight or several hours.
  • Break off small pieces and roll thin. (Keep remainder chilled while working.) Cut with cookie cutter and bake on cookie sheets at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Ice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 131mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.4mg