Ultimate Sugar Cookies

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These cookies are delicious, and are based on a recipe from Crisco. Perfect for icing with Cream Cheese Frosting during the holidays. They can be cooked with colored sugar crystals on top, or frosted when cooled. Note: To avoid puffy cookies, use at least 2 baking sheets to ensure the sheet is fully cooled before putting the cookies on to bake.

Submitted by Becca Owens
Published on December 13, 2021
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
9 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
36
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 cup (stick) Butter Flavor Crisco Shortening

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup regular pancake syrup

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

  • 3 cups flour (plus 4 tablespoons, divided)

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. PREP: Heat over to 375º F. Place sheets of foil on the counter for cooling cookies.

  2. In large bowl, beat sugar and Crisco at medium speed until well-blended.

  3. Add in eggs, syrup and vanilla; beat until well-blended and fluffy.

  4. In another bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add gradually to creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until well-blended. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.

  5. Divide dough into quarters, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

  6. Place large sheet of waxed paper on the counter, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of flour.

  7. Place one dough ball on paper, flatten slightly with hands and turn over. Cover with another piece of wax paper and roll with rolling pin to 1/4" thickness.

  8. Cut out shapes with floured cookie cutters. Transfer to un-greased baking sheet and place 2" apart. Sprinkle with granulated sugar or colored sugar cookies, or leave plain to frost when cooled.

  9. Bake one sheet at a time for 5-9 minutes, depending on size of cookies. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to foil to cool completely.