MY MOM'S CRISPY SUGAR COOKIES
These are the sugar cookies my mom used to make when I was little... I admit it's been decades since I've had them, but I found the recipe in her old tin box so I thought I'd share it. I don't think there's anything remarkably special in this recipe, but honestly they are the best sugar cookies I've had! I've tried numerous...
Provided by Leslie Michael
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Beat the shortening and sugar together until very light and fluffy. Beat the eggs in one at a time, then add the milk and vanilla.
- 2. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Turn your mixer on low and add the flour mixture a cup at a time to the shortening/sugar mixture, mixing only until just incorporated. Dough will be very stiff. Chill the dough several hours, or even overnight.
- 3. There are two ways to finish these cookies. You can roll out portions of the dough (keep remaining dough chilled), use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, place on parchment lined baking sheets and bake at 325 until they just start to brown at the edges. Cool slightly, then remove to a rack to finish cooling. You can also just make balls out of the dough, then flatten them with a glass dipped in sugar. You will need to flatten them a LOT, they need to be pretty thin, maybe 1/4 inch. Sprinkle the cookies with regular or colored sugar before baking, if desired.
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Partho King
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Elvis Bungu
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
GBT8
[email protected]I've tried a lot of sugar cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always perfect.
Shabir Tiki
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Yasin Nikkhah
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.
Frisky
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I didn't have any trouble following the recipe, and they turned out beautifully.
Caroline Mchawia
[email protected]My kids loved these cookies! They were so excited to help me make them, and they gobbled them up as soon as they were done baking.
Betawayem Gideon
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Asha Gc
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.