Crisp Sugar Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crisp Sugar Cookies

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Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Mc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups C and H Granulated Sugar
1 cup Shortening -- (part butter for fla
2 Eggs -- unbeaten
3 tablespoons Sweet or sour cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Lemon extract
3 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one
at a time. Add cream and flavoring. Combine flour, soda, and salt.
Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Chill. Roll out small amounts at a time,
very thin, on lightly floured board or canvas. Cut with various shaped
cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional
granulated or colored sugar. Bake in 400 degree oven 6 to 9 minutes, until
golden. Makes 6 dozen medium-sized cookies.

Reprinted with permission from _From our Private Collection_ From the C and
H Sugar Kitchen Electronic format by Karen Mintzias

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