Ingredients for Grandmother's Sugar Cookies
- Crisco Shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (as needed)
- Baking Powder
- Salt
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How to Make Grandmother's Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) Crisco shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently touch the dough with your finger. If any dough sticks, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour at a time until the dough no longer sticks.
- On a lightly floured linen towel or silicone mat, roll out the dough to between 1/8 and 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Alternatively, use a knife to cut into squares or rectangles.
- Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired with frosting, sprinkles, or other toppings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
13g
Carbs
8g
