Posted by sherry on November 11, 2000 at 12:09:34:
In Reply to: Sugar Cookies posted by Margie Lou on November 05, 2000 at 10:44:36:
: Many years ago I had a sugar cookie recipe that has disappeared. It was a really good, crisp sugar cookie. It called for 2/3 cup shortening and 2/3 cup butter...but now I can't remember the rest of it.
: Does anyone have that recipe?
MOTHER'S VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES
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1 c. butter or margarine,
softened
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. confectioners sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Ornamental Frosting:
1/4 c. butter or margarine,
softened or melted
1 lb. confectioners sugar
2 unbeaten egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk
food coloring if desired
Cream together butter, shortening, sugars and vanilla,
using low speed of electric mixer. Beat in eggs, one at a
time. Sift together dry ingredients and beat in slowly.
Divide mixture into at least 4 parts and wrap each in waxed
paper. Chill until firm. Working with one part of dough at a
time, roll out on lightly floured board, no thinner than
1/8-inch. Cut shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks. If desired,
frost with Ornamental Frosting. Makes about 8 dozen.
Ornamental Frosting: Cut or stir butter into confec-
tioners sugar. Cool if necessary. Add egg whites, vanilla and
cream of tartar. Beat well. Stir in milk a little at a time,
until of spreading or barely pouring consistency. Tint with
food coloring, if using. Spread on vanilla sugar cookies or
place cookies on rack, covered with waxed paper and pour
frosting over them, spreading as needed. Frosting can be
refrigerated for several days. Add more liquid if needed.
Note: This is the best sugar cookie recipe I've ever
tried!
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OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES
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1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 well beaten egg
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
pinch of salt
Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Add egg, vinegar
and vanilla; beat. Add flour, soda and salt; blend well.
Roll dough in balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Press
down with glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12
minutes.
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