The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Emily Williams  PHOTO BY: SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES 

"Roll these cookies a little thick and cook them until barely golden on the bottom and you have the perfect sugar cookie!"
The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies Recipe
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 3 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. /Mix in shortening. Once the shortening is well blended, stir almond flavoring and milk into the dough at the same time, followed by eggs. Roll out dough onto a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin. Roll the dough thick. Cut out cookies and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until bottom is golden.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2003 by SUEPOUDRIER 
These cookies were delicious, but they didn't taste exactly like sugar cookies because of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by AERICKS 
I thought that this recipe was pretty tasty. I might consider substituting clear vanilla for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by SHOP GIRL 
I substituted 4 cups of the white flour for whole wheat flour, they puffed up nice and thick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2005 by LJS4 
Not sure what was different for me but these were terrible. I thought the ingredients were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by MRSWILLETT 
My new favorite! These were very tender and lightly sweetened. I used butter flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2004 by DEREKS_WIFE 
thes cookies were wonderful! i substituted vanilla for the almond extract, and topped them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by VICTOOR 
I halved this recipe, but found that I needed to add a lot more milk to it. I also found that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by *Lisa* 
These were amazing! turned out excellent when my sister made them for valentines day! so soft... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES 
I liked the almond flavor. We decorated with royal icing and they turned out beautifully. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by SUEPERS 
These were very good. I used vanilla instead of almond extract. Nice and soft, very tasty! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 164

  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 124mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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