Tender Italian Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Tender Italian Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; Food coloring and coarse sugar, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Food coloring and coarse sugar, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For icing, in a small bowl, combine milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

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: 3/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Tender Italian 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.

Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

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