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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (25g)

Recipe makes 24 servings

Calories 113
Calories from Fat 51 (45%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg 2%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.3g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 1.4g 2%

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Basic Sugar Cookies

Recipe #378591 | 1¾ hours | 1½ hours prep | add private note

By: Chef #1298498
Jun 23, 2009

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SERVES 24 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, beat the shortening and margarine with an electric mixer at medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, or until softened.
  2. 2
    Add 1 cup of the flour, sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  3. 3
    Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
  4. 4
    Divide the dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  5. 5
    Roll each portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into the desired shapes.
  6. 6
    Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    If desired, sprinkle with candies or colored sugar before baking,.
  8. 8
    Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack.

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