Prize-Winning Sugar Cookies

I don't know where this recipe originated, but it was a favorite of my Mom's when I was growing up. Her notes on the recipe says, "County Fair Winner". The dough is batter-like in consistency and cookies are very soft and cake-like.

• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Cream the margarine and sugar well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add the buttermilk.

Step 4

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and add to the creamed mixture.

Step 5

Add 1/4 cup of vanilla (yes, this is correct) and nutmeg, and blend well. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar.