Okay, so today I was asked for a sugar cookie recipe.....and I didn't have one. So I went on an internet hunt.
Lots of problems:
-strange ingredients
-didn't have some ingredients
-some didn't get great reviews
Then I found it. Simple, to the point, promised to be soft, low maintenance sugar cookies.
SOFT SUGAR COOKIES
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
Drop by spoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned. Cookies should be soft. Cool slightly, then remove from baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
Let me just say, OH MY GODDNESS. This is the best sugar cookie recipe...especially if you're a busy mom who is quickly trying to bake during nap time!
Couple tips I learned as I went:
-It only makes 2 dozen or so...double it if you need to feed a few people, cause the first two dozen is YOURS
-It makes a great drop cookie...flatten just a bit, but keep them fairly thick
-If you want to roll and use cookie cutters, put in the fridge for a bit to firm them up.
good luck and enjoy your cookies!
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Jade I can't wait to try these! Having 4 children I definately need something simple and quick;)
ReplyDeleteI hope they work out for you!! BTW, they are still soft the next day...even if you forget to cover them:) (It wasn't THAT long ago that I was a blonde!)
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of making the dough tonight but don't have shortening. I wonder if butter would be ok and they would still turn out? hmmmm, I'll see if you answer and if not I'll take a chance LOL!
ReplyDeletesorry if you've already made them...but I made them with margarine and they turned out great:) Hope yours turned out!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made them yet. I forgot my dc had kids club last night, so today I will make the dough:) I'll let you know how they turn out. Thanks so much!
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