easy sugar cookies
This is my daughter's favorite cookie. The kids in our family have fun helping decorate these cookies. Note: Prep time includes refrigeration time.
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prep time
2 Hr
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- COOKIE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 - egg
- 1/3 cup butter flavored crisco shortening
- 1/3 cup butter (do not substitute)
- FROSTING:
- 1/4 cup butter flavor crisco shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons vanilla
- - milk (use only enough for correct consistency)
How To Make easy sugar cookies
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Step 1In a large bowl, mix all cookie ingredients together well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350º
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Step 3Remove dough from refrigerator and form into a ball. Place ball between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and roll out to about 1/4" thick. Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet (use spatula if dough is too sticky).
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Step 4Bake for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned (they may look undercooked). Let cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes; remove to a rack and let cool completely. Frost cookies when cool.
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Step 5FROSTING: In a bowl, mix shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla; make sure shortening is thoroughly incorporated. Add milk, a couple of tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Can add food coloring if desired.
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