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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 2 cups |
| vanilla extract: 3/4 tsp |
| eggs: 1 (large//beaten) |
| cake flour: 4 1/3 cups |
| baking soda: 3/4 tsp |
| baking powder: 3/4 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| granulated sugar (for decorating) |
World Famous Paradise Bakery Sugar Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
3 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the sugars and shortening using an electric mixer.
- Mix on slow speed 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
- Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
- Slowly add vanilla and beaten egg while mixing.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, mixing on slow speed until just blended. Do not overmix.
- Scoop with an ice-cream scoop and roll in sugar.
- Place directly on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
- Bake at 375° for 9-10 minutes. Cookies are done when small cracks appear and are pale golden. Ideally, the edges do not brown.