Soft Sugar Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

Recipe By : Virginia Ramsey Olsson
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Ellen

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
granulated sugar

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla together until fluffy. In separate
bowl shift together the dry ingredients. Alternately add dry ingredients and
buttermilk to creamed mixture. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased and
floured (or parchment lined) cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 mins. in 375 degree
oven. (Bottoms should be lightly browned. Tops remain light) Cool on rack.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

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