clara's sugar cookies
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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!
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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
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Step 1In a large bowl mix the butter and 2 cups of sugar until well blended.
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Step 2Add the oil,extracts and eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Meantime ... in another bowl mix the flour,salt,cream of tartar and baking soda ... blend well.
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Step 4Add the flour blend to the creamed mixture one cup at a time until well incorporated.
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Step 5Make balls the size of a walnut and place on an ungreased cookie sheet one inch apart.
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Step 6Grease 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.
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Step 7Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.( my gas oven only takes 13 minutes)
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Step 8Leave 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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