The Essential Crunchy Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

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   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   Line cookie sheets with parchment.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until smooth.

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   In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the milk, vinegar and vanilla; add this to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.

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   This mixture will look curdled, which is okay.

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   Add the nutmeg, flour, baking soda, and salt and beat until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.

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   Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the cookie sheets.

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   Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten the balls to 1/4 inch thick.

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   Bake the cookies for 20 minutes, or until they're a light gold color and just beginning to brown.

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    Remove them from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

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    As they cool, they'll become crisp.

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    If you want them to remain crisp, store in an airtight container when they're totally cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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