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Ultimate Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Sally  PHOTO BY: tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 

"The name says it all. Use pancake syrup instead of the corn syrup, if you wish."
Ultimate Sugar Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 16 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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Original recipe yield 3 - 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat sugar and shortening at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, syrup and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add combined dry ingredients at low speed. Mix until well blended.
  2. Refrigerate dough 1 hour.
  3. Roll out dough between two sheets of lightly floured wax paper. Cut out with floured cutter.
  4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5-9 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookies. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes, then remove from cookie sheets to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
I followed this recipe exact, only using half shortening-half butter. I let it firm up in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2002 by ANDREA ELIZABETH 
This recipe can be found in any package of butter flavored crisco, along with excellent peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by BOLOTY 
I added a little cinnamon. I didn't have any trouble rolling them out, they were only in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Anastasia 
I've conducted a lifelong search for the greatest sugar cookie. I'm looking for a slightly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by kimberlymomof3 
I used regular butter instead of the shortening, and I just put the dough in the fridge to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Shelly L. 
This is my favorite sugar cookie recipe!! It is very easy to work with and the cookies taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by bunny179 
Made these for Christmas and used the "Butter Icing For Cookies" recipe from this site. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by ROSANNA3 
I found the dough uneasy to work with and spread too much in the pan when cooked. Even with it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by fullyhomemade 
this is the best surgar cokkie recipe i have ever seen i made these one time to show to my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by Amy 
This recipe is an all time favorite around my house. The kids cant get enough. they are chewy... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Ultimate Sugar Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

  • Total Fat: 4.7g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.1g

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