The Ultimate Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and shortening in large bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

4. 4

   Add eggs, syrup, and vanilla and beat well.

5. 5

   Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed.

6. 6

   Mix until well blended.

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   Divide dough into quarters.

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   Refrigerate 1 hour.

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   Keep refrigerated until ready to roll.

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    Spread 1 tablespoon of flour on large sheet of waxed paper.

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    Flatten dough slightly, turn over, and cover with another sheet of waxed paper.

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    Roll dough into 1/4 inch thickness.

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    Cut out with floured cutter.

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    Transfer to ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

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    Sprinkle with decors or leave plain to frost when cooled.

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    Bake for 5 to 9 minutes (bake smaller, thinner cutouts closer 5 minutes and larger cutouts closer to 9 minutes).

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    Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

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    Remove to counter, cool, and frost if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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