Sugar Cookies
π Cook Time: 15 minutes
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 30 minutes
Description: Indulge in the delightful process of making and sharing these classic Sugar Cookies. Whether it’s for a festive occasion or a simple treat, these cookies from lovewithrecipes.com are sure to bring joy to any gathering.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Hanukkah, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per batch):
- Calories: 4721.3
- Fat Content: 228.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 60.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 457.2mg
- Sodium Content: 2448mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 600.3g
- Fiber Content: 13.6g
- Sugar Content: 201.9g
- Protein Content: 72.3g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 6 tsp baking powder
- 4-5 cups flour
Instructions:
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Cream the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, eggs, and milk. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the baking powder and flour to the creamed mixture. Mix until a stiff dough forms. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate the flour into the mixture.
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Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the cookie dough to your desired thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Decorate (Optional): Sprinkle the cookies with cinnamon and sugar, or simply sugar, for an extra touch of sweetness and flavor.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious Sugar Cookies with your loved ones!
These Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering, a special celebration, or simply a sweet indulgence to brighten your day. Share them with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a delightful treat anytime!
