Dawn'S Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Dawn'S Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 3 drops red food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops red food coloring (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, and stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
3
Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until light brown. Cool on wire racks.
4
In a medium bowl, blend together melted butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency. Mix in food coloring, if desired. Spread onto cooled cookies, and place frosted cookies on waxed paper or cooling racks until frosting is set.

1975

kcal

Calories

Fat

295

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups white sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Dawn'S Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dawn'S Sugar Cookies

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