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Sugar Cookies (Christmas or anytime)

Here's how you make Sugar Cookies (Christmas or anytime)
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 6-8m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups white flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix the first 4 ingredients together and mix till light and fluffy; add the rest of the ingredients.

  • Step 2: Chill 3-4 hours or overnight (I do mine overnight).

  • Step 3: On lightly floured board, roll thin; cut in shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle sugar on top.

  • Step 4: Bake 350-375 degrees (depending on oven) for 6-8 minutes depending on your thickness; cool on rack.

  • Step 5: You may also decorate them with icing. Pretty!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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