Sugar Cookie recipe for the cookie recipe exchange.
Makes 24 cookies
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this irresistibly soft sugar cookie recipe:
· Shortening and butter: This sugar cookie recipe calls for both shortening and butter for the softest, most tender results.
· Sugars: The cookies are sweetened with white sugar and decorated (if desired) with colored decorating sugar.
· Eggs: Whole eggs add moisture and act as a binding agent.
· Vanilla: Vanilla extract lends complexity and enhances the overall flavor.
· Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure and helps hold the dough together.
· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.
· Salt: A teaspoon of salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
1. Beat the wet ingredients together.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
4. Roll the dough into balls and roll in decorating sugar (if desired).
5. Bake until the cookies are light brown on the bottom.