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sugar cookies from judy

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Judy Few
Fort Worth, TX

From the cookbook "Praise For the Cook" published by Proctor & Gamble, 1959. Literally hundreds of green-frosted Christmas Tree Cookies have been created in my kitchen using this recipe. My mother gave me the book when I was 13 or 14 years old - my first cookbook.

(4 ratings)

Ingredients For sugar cookies from judy

  • 2/3 c
    crisco
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3 c
    sifted enriched flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    double-acting backing powder

How To Make sugar cookies from judy

  • 1
    Blend Crisco, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • 2
    Roll 1/8" thick on lightly floured board and cut with cookie cutter.
  • 3
    Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, on ungreased baking sheets for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 4
    Remove from pan immediately and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.
  • 5
    VARIATIONS: Orange or Lemon Cookies - Use 1 T orange or lemon juice in place of milk and stir in 1 T orange or lemon rind. Spice Sugar Cookies - Add 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cinnamon with dry ingredients. Crunchy Cookies - Stir 1 cup very finely chopped nuts into cookie dough.

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