Ethel’s Sugar Cookies
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I have this recipe in my mother’s 1947 Betty Crocker Cookbook and make it every year for Christmas, as did my mother before me (I’m 55). My variations are to not roll the dough and use cookie cutters. I use a cookie scoop, roll into an even ball by hand, then use a glass cup dipped in flour to press each ball to the desired size on the cookie sheet. Have to be careful not to press too hard or the dough cracks, leaving you with poor results once baked. I make these a good bit thicker than the recipe dictates. I use melted white chocolate to “ice” them once they are baked and cooled, then add sugar sprinkles before the chocolate sets. They are beautiful and delicious!!!
I have this recipe in my mother’s 1947 Betty Crocker Cookbook and make it every year for Christmas, as did my mother before me (I’m 55). My variations are to not roll the dough and use cookie cutters. I use a cookie scoop, roll into an even ball by hand, then use a glass cup dipped in flour to press each ball to the desired size on the cookie sheet. Have to be careful not to press too hard or the dough cracks, leaving you with poor results once baked. I make these a good bit thicker than the recipe dictates. I use melted white chocolate to “ice” them once they are baked and cooled, then add sugar sprinkles before the chocolate sets. They are beautiful and delicious!!!
My mom made this recipe and typed this up for me to include in my cook book! I moved this past year & kitchen stuff still in storage! My sister didn't have it and had used a different one from internet that didn't work out for her! So glad I found this! I sometimes blend almond & rum flavoring with the vanilla. I also add the same to the icing - great for the holidays!
My mom always made Ethel's sugar cookies! Still love them to this day!
I use both lemon and vanilla.
This is the recipe that my mother used every year for her Christmas cookies. I continued the tradition and passed it on to my daughter. How delightful to see this featured here. Thank you for a wonderful memory.
My made them every year around Christmas time. The best cookies ever. But used Maple extract instead of lemon. Super Tasty with colorful sugars on top.
What is the history of this recipe-- who is Ethel?
Hi, Blue. As you can see in the intro, these cookies were made by the woman who ran the Blaine House in Augusta, Maine. She borrowed it from Betty Crocker. After an extensive search (and a search of the original Betty Crocker cookbook) we have no answer as to who Ethel is. Most likely she was someone’s mother, grandmother, or aunt and she made fabulous sugar cookies.
Bought the book these came from in 1967 as a new wife without two nickles to rub together! Great little cookie book, which I gave to my own daughter several years ago. She had begged for it, so the year she married I sent it to her. This is the best sugar cookie recipe you can ever find! I still make them. No, I didn't re-copy the recipe, but bought a re-issued copy of the book which my son is now begging for. Guess it may become a present for him one of these years.
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