Recipe
Dessert
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
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Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 18
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ c. shortening | ||
| ¾ c. sugar | ||
| 1 large egg | ||
| ½ tsp. vanilla | ||
| ½ tsp. grated orange peel | ||
| 2 c. flour | ||
| ¼ tsp. salt | ||
| ½ tsp. baking powder | ||
| 2 to 3 tbsp milk | ||
| additional flour, for rolling |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Beat together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Stir in vanilla and grated orange peel.
- Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Mix thoroughly. Cover dough and refrigerate before rolling out.
- Roll 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with floured 4-inch cookie cutter. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition facts
Servings
120 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 0%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 0%