Sourdough Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Sourdough Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 cup Crisco shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sourdough starter; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemons or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Egg Yolk Paint; 3 -4 large egg yolks; 5 teaspoons water; food coloring; 1 tablespoon white corn syrup; Icing; 3 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1 lb powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

Cookies
1 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sourdough starter
1 1/2 teaspoons lemons or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Egg Yolk Paint
3 -4 large egg yolks
5 teaspoons water
food coloring
1 tablespoon white corn syrup
Icing
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Cookies: Cream together shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, sourdough starter, and flavorings;.
3
mix well.
4
Stir flour mixture into starter mixture until well blended.
5
Chill dough, if desired.
6
Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
7
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 until very lightly browned.
9
Remove immediately from oven and transfer cookies to cooling rack.
10
When cool, paint with egg yolk paint.
11
Use clean paint brush.
12
Decorate with icing.
13
Egg-Yolk Paint: Blend together egg yolks, water, desired good coloring and corn syrup to sweeten.
14
If you want to use more than one color, divide into small jars before adding color.
15
Icing: Combine ingredients.
16
Beat with electric mixer at high speed for 7-10 minutes--Icing is now ready to use.
17
Keep bowl covered with damp cloth to prevent drying.
18
Icing will dry very hard and cookies are stackable.

1562

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1 cup Crisco shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Sourdough 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.

Sourdough Sugar Cookies

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