sugar cookies
(2 RATINGS)
An easy and delicious family favorite not only during the holidays but all year around! Get creative and transform a holiday favorite into an all year occasion with different cookie cutters! Keeps the kids happy and a nice way to spend family time together!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 2 - eggs
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- YOU MAY EITHER USE 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT OR 1/2 TEASPOON LEMON EXTRACT
How To Make sugar cookies
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Step 1Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; chill at least 1 hour.
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Step 2Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly flowered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until very light brown.
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Step 3For an iced frosting: Mix 2 Cups Confectioner's sugar and 1 Tablespoon water. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time until icing is of the consistency desired. Add food coloring and or vanilla or lemon flavoring as desired. Add to taste and colored desired. Either dip cooled cookie into the icing or spoon or paint on. Let it sit until icing hardens. Enjoy!
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