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Mom's Almost Famous Sugar Cookies
I love this recipe! It's one of my top three go to cookie recipes. It makes a good amount for a large group and is quick to mix and bake.
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Course
Dessert
Ingredients
1
cup
shortening
1 1/2
cup
sugar
2
eggs
1
tsp
lemon extract
1
tsp
vanilla extract
2 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
2
tsp
baking powder
1/2
tsp
salt
Instructions
Cream together the shortening, sugar, eggs and extracts. Stir in dry ingredients until well blended.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Press cookies with fork dipped in sugar in a crossed pattern (like peanut butter cookies).
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Notes
For a slightly nutty taste and to add a bit of nutrition, consider substituing 1/2 cup of wheat flour for 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour.