NO-FAIL SUGAR COOKIES

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From the cookbook "Praise For the Cook" published by Proctor & Gamble, 1959. These cookies are amazing and so easy to make! The kids have a blast decorating them too.

Provided by Erin Mascroft

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 c crisco (i prefer the butter flavor crisco sticks)
1 1/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c cake flour, sifted
1 tsp salt
2 tsp double-acting baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Blend Crisco, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • 2. Roll 1/8 to 1/4 thick on lightly floured board and cut with cookie cutter.
  • 3. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, on ungreased baking sheets for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 4. Remove from pan immediately and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. If frosting, let cool first. Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.
  • 5. VARIATIONS: Orange or Lemon Cookies - Use 1 T orange or lemon juice in place of milk and stir in 1 T orange or lemon rind. Spice Sugar Cookies - Add 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cinnamon with dry ingredients. Crunchy Cookies - Stir 1 cup very finely chopped nuts into cookie dough.

Wizdom Pokea fils The preacher
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I've been looking for a good sugar cookie recipe for a long time, and I finally found it! These cookies are amazing.


Anup shahi ThaQuree
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.


Spencer Blankenship
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I'm not a big baker, but these sugar cookies were so easy to make. I'm really happy with how they turned out.


Saqib Saqibali
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always perfect. They're the perfect balance of soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.


Snothile Ndima
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so festive and delicious.


Oneal Kumbani
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These sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make, but they're always a hit. I love the way the edges get crispy while the centers stay soft and chewy.


Florence Nakimbugwe
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zack Cootee
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These cookies are delicious! I love the hint of almond extract. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Shaon Hasan
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I was skeptical at first, but these sugar cookies really are no-fail! They're so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Dominique Kruger
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These sugar cookies are the BEST! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.