The Essential Crunchy Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Fl

Name: The Essential Crunchy Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable shortening; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅔ cup sugar; ¼ cup milk; 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or cider); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt (heaping)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Line cookie sheets with parchment.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until smooth.
4
In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the milk, vinegar and vanilla; add this to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
5
This mixture will look curdled, which is okay.
6
Add the nutmeg, flour, baking soda, and salt and beat until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
7
Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the cookie sheets.
8
Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten the balls to 1/4 inch thick.
9
Bake the cookies for 20 minutes, or until they're a light gold color and just beginning to brown.
10
Remove them from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.
11
As they cool, they'll become crisp.
12
If you want them to remain crisp, store in an airtight container when they're totally cool.

468

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup vegetable shortening, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅔ cup sugar, ¼ cup milk, and more.

Yes, The Essential Crunchy Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Essential Crunchy Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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