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.
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.