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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1/3 cup |
| margarine (oleo): 1/3 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups (divided) |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| 2% milk: 1 Tbl |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
Basic Sugar Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
90 min -
Cook Time
9 min -
Servings
24 serving(s)
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- In a large bowl, beat the shortening and margarine with an electric mixer at medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, or until softened.
- Add 1 cup of the flour, sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
- Divide the dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- Roll each portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into the desired shapes.
- Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle with candies or colored sugar before baking,.
- Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack.