Ingredients for My Grandmother's Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make My Grandmother's Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons milk (or cream) and 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. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough very thinly (about ⅛ inch).
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
121g
Fat
27g
Carbs
18g
