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Crisp Sugar Cookies Recipe
by Jeannie Zastawny

Crisp Sugar Cookies

Taste Of Home - Josiah Hildenbrand

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Colored sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy
  2. Beat in the eggs and the extract
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt
  4. Gradually add to the creamed mixture
  5. Mix well
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or until easy to handle
  7. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness
  8. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter
  9. Place on greased baking sheets
  10. Sprinkle with the colored sugar
  11. Bake at 400 F for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned
  12. Remove to wire racks to cool