Vinegar Sugar Cookies Recipe

By littlefish

Mom gave me this recipe when I was married. It’s been in our family for generations. Young and old alike devour these scrumptious sugar cookies while I eat up the praise.—Josie Bochek, Sturgeon Bay, WI

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Colored sugar

Details

Servings 42
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vinegar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.