clara's sugar cookies

(1 RATING)
52 Pinches
Milan, IL
Updated on Jan 2, 2012

This recipe was given to me by my Mother. She had gotten it from an old friend many years ago. I have made them for years. They are not only very tastey and addictive but are Great for bake sales or church functions or treats for your so-workers because it makes 80 to 100 cookies! Hope you enjoy them as much as my family and friends have! You will defineatly be asked to make then again!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield makes 80-100 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter ( not margarine)
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 - flat bottomed glass or cookie press
  • 1/4 cup sugar for pressing cookie

How To Make clara's sugar cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl mix the butter and 2 cups of sugar until well blended.
  • Step 2
    Add the oil,extracts and eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Step 3
    Meantime ... in another bowl mix the flour,salt,cream of tartar and baking soda ... blend well.
  • Step 4
    Add the flour blend to the creamed mixture one cup at a time until well incorporated.
  • Step 5
    Make balls the size of a walnut and place on an ungreased cookie sheet one inch apart.
  • Step 6
    Grease the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass with a little shortening and dip it into a bowl of sugar. Press each ball to flatten slightly. Or press with a decorative cookie press.
  • Step 7
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.( my gas oven only takes 13 minutes)
  • Step 8
    Leave on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack or your counter to finish cooling. NOTE: Keep in a covered container or they really keep well in the freezer for weeks.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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