Ingredients for Mary's Filled Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- Salt
- Vanilla
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Egg
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- ½ cup milk
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How to Make Mary's Filled Sugar Cookies
- Cream together the 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 1 large egg until well combined.
- 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, alternating with the ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm enough to handle easily.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles. You'll need two circles per cookie.
- Place one circle on each prepared baking sheet.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of jam or jelly to the center of each bottom circle.
- Lightly moisten the edges of the bottom circle with water.
- Top with a second circle and gently press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.
- Alternatively, place the jam on one half of a circle, fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape, and crimp the edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
4g
Carbs
4g
