Copper Shop's Sugar Cookies
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
3 dozen
- Serves:
- 18
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten well
- 1 tablespoon milk
directions
- Sift together flour, nutmeg, baking powder and salt.
- Beat shortening and sugar till light and fluffy, add eggs and milk, beating well.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Shape dough into three balls and wrap in wax paper.
- Chill overnight if possible.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Lightly grease baking sheets.
- On surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll each ball to 1/8" thickness.
- Use cookie cutters dipped in powdered sugar to cut dough.
- Bake 4-5 minutes. Do not overbake.
- Cool slightly, remove from sheet.
- Cool completely and decorate as desired.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
CindiJ
Glenallen, Missouri
Missouri born and bred. Raised in a family of awesome cooks and bakers! I love to cook, bake breads, pies. Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone moan or sigh with delight while eating something I've made.