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Versatile Sugar Cookies
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Total
- 1 hr 40 min
- Servings
- 35.00 - cookies, - serving(s)
Categories
- cookie
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 35. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Versatile Sugar Cookies brings together 3/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup margarine, 2 cups granulated sugar in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 40 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 35 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 5 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
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Instructions
Mix thoroughly all ingredients.
For drop cookies - place on cookie sheets and proceed with baking.
For sugar cookies - chill dough at least 1 hour.
Roll out to 1/2 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies are a very light shade of brown.
Cool and frost with your favorite frosting.
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