For a richer flavor, substitute butter for lard. Refrigerating the dough is crucial for cut-out cookies to prevent spreading. Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as vanilla or almond, to customize the flavor. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Grandma Tibbitts Sugar Cookies
-
PREP TIME20 mins
-
COOK TIME10 mins
-
TOTAL TIME30 mins
-
SERVING24 People
-
VIEWS18
These are melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies. Passed down through generations, this recipe yields incredibly soft cookies perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer them plain, sprinkled with colorful sugar, or shaped with cookie cutters, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate33 g
-
Cholesterol24 mg
-
Fiber1 g
-
Protein3 g
-
Saturated Fat4 g
-
Sodium166 mg
-
Sugar17 g
-
Fat9 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually stir in the buttermilk until just combined. (10 minutes)
03
StepIn a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing by hand with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and slightly sticky. (5 minutes)
04
StepFor drop cookies: Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. For cut-out cookies: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared cookie sheets. (2 hours)
05
StepBake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10 minutes)
06
StepAllow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
Angeline Green
Jun 20, 2025My kids loved decorating these cookies with sprinkles.
Clare Wintheiser
Jun 18, 2025The nutmeg adds such a warm, cozy touch.
Alexandria White
May 30, 2025These cookies are amazing! So soft and flavorful.
Lincoln Hintz
May 19, 2025The dough was a little sticky, but the cookies were perfect after chilling.
Darwin Turner
Apr 23, 2025I substituted butter for lard and they turned out great!