Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Crisco(R) Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 3 large eggs lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; colored sugar and decors, optional; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup Crisco(R) Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 7 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup Crisco(R) Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 large eggs lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
colored sugar and decors, optional
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup Crisco(R) Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7 tablespoons milk

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1. COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add milk. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
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2. COMBINE flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in separate large bowl. Mix into shortening mixture until well blended. Chill 1 hour.
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3. HEAT oven to 350u00b0F.
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4. ROLL out 1/3 of dough at a time to about 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut out with cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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5. BAKE 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are slightly golden. Remove immediately to cooling rack.
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BUTTERY CREAM FROSTING
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1. COMBINE powdered sugar, shortening and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; slowly blend in milk to reach desired consistency.
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2. BEAT on high speed for 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired.

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kcal

Calories

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Crisco(R) Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Classic Sugar Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Sugar Cookies

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