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sugar cookies--easy, lyn*

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lyn Starr
@lynstarr
Bakersfield, CA

OMGosh!!!! These cookies came from my friend (Bev) mom's bakery in Minnesota in the l960's. She made them fresh everyday and set them on the counter in a jar for the children to have one. They are so easy and fast and GOOD!! Colored sugar to roll balls in; if you must you could make a sandwich with chocolate frosting. I have used a cookie press to make a pretty design on top! They are so short and tender and crispy and EASY ENJOY!!!!

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For sugar cookies--easy, lyn*

  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    shortening (i use crisco)
  • 2 c
    sugar, white granulated
  • 4 c
    all purpose flour (maybe a little more, so dough is not sticky)
  • 2 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make sugar cookies--easy, lyn*

  • 1
    Oven 425. Bake 5-7 minutes.
  • 2
    Cream together well, the first 4 ingredients. Sift together dry ingredients and ADD to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla.
  • 3
    Roll into balls. Flatten with bottom of glass, dipped in white sugar (or cookie press). Sprinkle a little colored sugar, chocolate shots, or any other sprinkles desired.
  • 4
    Bake in 425 oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch very carefully, so they don't burn. Cool on rack.
  • 5
    SO GOOD! ENJOY!!
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