Crisp Sugar Cookies
photo by Elly in Canada
- Ready In:
- 29mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
72 cookies
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs, unbeaten
- 3 tablespoons sweet cream or 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
directions
- Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Add cream and flavorings.
- Combine flour, soda, and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture, mix well.
- Chill.
- Roll out small amounts at a time, very thin, on lightly floured board.
- Cut with various shaped cookie cutters.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with additional granulated or colored sugar.
- Bake in 400 degree oven 6 to 9 minutes, until golden.
- Makes 6 dozen medium-sized cookies.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
RecipeNut
Smithfield, Rhode Island