Crisp Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs and the extract
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt
- Gradually add to the creamed mixture
- Mix well
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or until easy to handle
- On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness
- Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter
- Place on greased baking sheets
- Sprinkle with the colored sugar
- Bake at 400 F for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned
- Remove to wire racks to cool
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 16g | |
| Recipe makes 48 servings | |
| Calories 71 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 42% |
| Total Fat 3.45g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.81g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 1.07g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 9.2g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 4.25g | 3% |
| Protein 0.9g | 1% |
