I found these delicious little cookies in my Taste Of Home magazine..I am making them again tomorrow to freeze for Christmas..They are so soft and delicious...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- 2. Shape dough into 1 1/2 in. balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degree for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- 3. For Icing: In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip the tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
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Loveme Love
l@aol.comI had some trouble getting the cookies to turn out the right consistency. They were a bit too dry.
Tyler Partridge
p-tyler3@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.
Naeem balouch
balouch_n34@aol.comI've tried other sugar cookie recipes before, but these are by far the best.
Pappu Talukdar
t-p@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.
wabble wabble
ww@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.
Zabeer Ahamad
zahamad45@gmail.comThese cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Suya Suya
suyasuya20@gmail.comI love the way these cookies look with the sugar crystals on top. They're so festive!
ricky alvarez
alvarez65@yahoo.comThese cookies are so soft and chewy, they melt in your mouth.
Ramon Millan
ramon.millan@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of sugar cookies, but these are amazing!
Rosleen Akis
rosleena@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon zest and sugar crystals complement each other.
SINCERE JOHNSON
j-sincere32@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly.
Angela Moreland
angelam96@gmail.comThese cookies are really easy to make, and they're so versatile. You can add any flavorings or toppings you like.
Rasel Howlader
h_rasel48@hotmail.comI made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Karabo Mohono
m.karabo98@hotmail.comThese cookies are so delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I love the addition of the lemon zest, it gives them a really nice flavor.