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There's nothing quite like a sugar cookie. And there's nothing quite like an old-fashioned sugar cookie. These fat, fluffy cookies are perfect for any occasion.
1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine at room temp.
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 cup vegetable shortening such as Crisco
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 small pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar for dipping cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and shortening. Mix in sugar and salt. Blend in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour with soda and cream of tartar. Fold flour mixture into butter mixture and mix very well. Roll dough into balls about the size of golf balls.
Dip tops into sugar and place of baking sheet. Press down very slightly for crisper cookies. For thick soft-center cookies, do not press at all. Bake 12-16 minutes approximate.
You can substitute 2 tsp. baking powder for the cream of tartar AND baking soda.
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reviews & comments
July 12, 2014
Great traditional sugar cookies!