easy sugar cookies

43 Pinches
Corning, CA
Updated on Nov 16, 2014

This is my daughter's favorite cookie. The kids in our family have fun helping decorate these cookies. Note: Prep time includes refrigeration time.

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

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, mix all cookie ingredients together well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350º
  • Step 3
    Remove 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).
  • Step 4
    Bake 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.
  • Step 5
    FROSTING: 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.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes