TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIE

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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

3/4 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
ICING
1/4 c milk
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
food coloring and colored sugar, optional

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.

Loveme Love
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to turn out the right consistency. They were a bit too dry.


Tyler Partridge
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


Naeem balouch
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I've tried other sugar cookie recipes before, but these are by far the best.


Pappu Talukdar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


wabble wabble
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Zabeer Ahamad
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.


Suya Suya
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I love the way these cookies look with the sugar crystals on top. They're so festive!


ricky alvarez
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These cookies are so soft and chewy, they melt in your mouth.


Ramon Millan
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I'm not usually a fan of sugar cookies, but these are amazing!


Rosleen Akis
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon zest and sugar crystals complement each other.


SINCERE JOHNSON
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly.


Angela Moreland
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These cookies are really easy to make, and they're so versatile. You can add any flavorings or toppings you like.


Rasel Howlader
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I made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Karabo Mohono
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These 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.