BETTY'S SUGAR COOKIES

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These are the cookies that my mom used to make every Christmas time.

Provided by MECHSGAL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1/2 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with colored sugar.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 40.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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These cookies are a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


Sikandar Imran
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're so satisfying.


Simbarashe Chauke
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a hit.


Mursalin Malik
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


N islam
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ssebaggala Bashir
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Sofi Grigoryan
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Austin Davis
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always soft and delicious.


Talha Altaf
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Akashi Akter
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Md Shahid Ahmed
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They're perfect for a sweet treat.


Terry Kleinbooi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but the cookies are so delicious.


Jaheri jannat Bubli
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These sugar cookies are the best! They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect. I've been using this recipe for years and it's never failed me.