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Sugarcakes

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
14 Min.
Prep:
20 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
36 (3-1/2 inch) cookies

Made with the rich flavor of buttermilk, this homemade sugarcakes recipe is one you'll adore and pass along to future generations. Buttermilk lends a little tang to baked goods that cuts the flavor of sugars and sugary ingredients so that the sweetness level is just right. Whip up these Sugarcakes in just 20 minutes, then top with vanilla frosting and your favorite sprinkles.

For another simple yet stunning treat, try these Sugar Cookie Cups — they are sugar cookie cups filled with whipped chocolate mousse.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
14 minutes
Cool Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 cup
    buttermilk or sour milk*
  • 2 cups
    pecans or walnuts chopped
  • vanilla frosting (optional)
  • HERSHEY'S Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, colored or sprinkles (optional)
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Directions

Equipment Needed 
Oven Oven
Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet
Parchment Paper Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl Mixing Bowl
Mixer Mixer
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper Rubber Scraper
Wire Rack Wire Rack
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

2

Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well blended in large mixer bowl. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until creamy. Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in small chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by level 1/4 cupfuls or heaping tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheet.

Tip

To sour milk: Use 1 tablespoon white vinegar plus milk to equal 1 cup.

3

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost with favorite vanilla frosting; garnish with colored sugar, if desired.

Tip

Smaller cookies can be baked. Adjust baking times accordingly.

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