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cracked sugar cookies

duncan2929 avatar
Recipe by
virginia duncan
@duncan2929
decatur, AR

This is an old recipe from Mrs. Johnson's recipes. She had quite a collection of good heirlooms. These are easy to make as you roll them into balls and they spread as they cook. The make a crisp crackly top that tastes great.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cracked sugar cookies

  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • dash
    salt
  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla or lemon flavoring

How To Make cracked sugar cookies

  • 1
    Cream sugar, butter, and shortening. Add egg yolks and cream some more.
  • 2
    Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Then add flavoring.
  • 3
    Roll into uniform small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Bake 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
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