MOONBEAM MUNCHIES

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This simple from-scratch sugar cookie dough can be mixed in a flash and is easy to roll and cut. (Need to move at "light speed"? Use purchased refrigerator cookie dough.)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen whole moons.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
5 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a round cookie cutter. If desired, cut some circles in half and form into half moon shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine water and food coloring; brush over cooled cookies. Let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Asher Idk
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jhajhi Bro
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Kiran Poudel
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Galaxy Ga
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.


Eliza LENG
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Chandani Shah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy.


Alex Hildebrand
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These cookies are a bit crumbly, but they're still delicious.


Zaraya Bright
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat oatmeal.


Nalain Abbas
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Himangshu Dash
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I love the combination of oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in these cookies.


Reverse Psychology
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Wakhi World
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Geraldo Resto
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These cookies were a bit dry. I think I overbaked them.


Juan Becerra
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I didn't have any chocolate chips, so I used chopped walnuts instead. They turned out great!


sushant olee
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Patricia Andrews
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I love these cookies! They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Greg Ortiz
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These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.


Jasmine Harris
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.


Shinara Shinara
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These were so delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.