OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES
Provided by Lynn Hagee
Categories Cookies Citrus Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Bon Appétit St. Louis Missouri
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Sift 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, cream 1/2 cup shortening and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl. Beat in 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange peel. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut 3-inch-diameter rounds using cookie or biscuit cutter. Transfer dough rounds to prepared cookie sheets. Gather and reroll scraps. Cut additional cookies. Sprinkle cookies with sugar. Bake cookies until golden brown on edges, about 14 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.
mutesi sharifah
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
sangam sherpa
[email protected]I topped my cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk. They looked so festive!
niko gamer
[email protected]I added a bit of vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
Darren Miasek
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Jane Butler
[email protected]I had a bit of trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but after a few tries I got it just right. The cookies turned out perfectly!
anthony Reid
[email protected]These cookies are always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for potlucks, bake sales, and even as gifts, and they're always a hit.
Bikash Chaudhary
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with everyday ingredients that I always have on hand.
Jessica Gaudiano
[email protected]Perfect cookies for any occasion!
Genesis Moran
[email protected]These cookies are a staple in our holiday baking rotation. They're always a hit with family and friends.
River Valley
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were surprisingly easy to make. The dough came together quickly and easily, and the cookies baked up perfectly in the oven.
Harri Mehar
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first because I've tried other sugar cookie recipes that turned out too dry or bland. But these cookies exceeded my expectations! They're so moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Maktoum Katumba
[email protected]These cookies brought back so many childhood memories! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. I especially love how the edges get nice and crispy while the centers stay soft and chewy.