The Ultimate Sugar Cookie


3/4 cup Golden Crisco or Butter-flavored Crisco (shortening)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Coloured decorations or icing

Cream Crisco, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy. Cmbine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until well blended. Cover dough and chill 1 hour, if desired, for easy rolling. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll half of dough at a time. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut in desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Roll leftover pieces. Sprinkle with coloured decorations or leave plain to decorate when cool. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. (Time will vary with cookie size.) Cool slightly, then remove to cooling rack.


Reviews of The Ultimate Sugar Cookie:

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  claudia frederick in pa.  Dec 19, 2011
Would make this again.
I love these sugar cookies my husband whats me to make about 20 doz i don't think so my whole family loves these...i make them every year...thanks for this wonderful receipt... five stars

  Andrea in CA  Dec 4, 2011
Would make this again.
These turned out great! I used 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond like suggested and it is perfect! five stars

  Lauren in Canada  Nov 13, 2011
Would make this again.
Great cookies! But just wondering, do you have to chill them in the fridge? five stars

  A cookie baker in Seaford, DE  Dec 24, 2010
Would make this again.
Ultimate Sugar Cookies are becoming our traditional cookies for holidays. Our families & friends love them. They have been asking me to make it again. Best cookies I've ever come across. :D five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 23, 2010
Would make this again.
real good, add more flavor four stars

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