Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups |
| eggs: 3 |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| water: 1 Tbl (hot) |
| sour cream: 1 Tbl |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
Allison's White Sugar Cookies
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Prep Time
0 min -
Cook Time
240 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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Method
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
- Add eggs; mix well.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to mixture.
- Blend in vanilla and sour cream.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. (I buy in bulk from the local food service store - a great price and less grease and clean-up).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to desired thickness (1/8-inch for crispy and 1/4-inch for softer cookies).
- Optional - sprinkle cookies at this point with colored sugar. To make cookies to frost, bake them plain.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
- Decorate with your favorite frostings and decorative candies.