Sugar Cakes

Looking for a foolproof treat that combines the best of cookies and cakes? Try these Sugar Cakes! Made with everyday ingredients, these cookies bake up soft, fluffy and oh so tender! They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying yourself!

Course cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake, cake cookies, cookie

Prep Time 20

Total Time 33

Servings

Calories 151kcal

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
Coarse sugar and/or sprinkles to garnish the top

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda into the buttermilk until well combined.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the sugar and shortening mixture, mixing after each addition until just combined.
Drop large spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (12 to a sheet) and sprinkle with coarse sugar or sprinkles. Bake for about 13 minutes or until the sugar cakes are slightly brown around the edges.
Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

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