Zutaten für Mom's Amish Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Colored Crystal Sugar
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Zubereitung von Mom's Amish Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
- Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in colored sugar.
- Place balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Gently flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
22g
Carbs
10g
