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Refrigerator Cookies III

By: Stephanie 
"These will freeze well for several months."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 7 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup colored sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. Stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands.
  2. Divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). Chill for several hours or overnight.
  3. Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 104 | Total Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by SHERILYNN24   view full review
The first recipe I've taken the time to rate because it's PHENOMINAL! I'm such a picky cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2010 by jailhousecook   view full review
Very good recipe! I divided the dough into 3 parts and shaped into logs, then used 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by Heathen Hausfrau   view full review
Simple & delicious. For intermediate bakers, this is the perfect base recipe to make your own...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by jellicle   view full review
Easy and inexpensive. They taste good too, with lots of vanilla.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Anni B   view full review
A classic and just what I was looking for to make LOTS of tea cookies for an upcoming event. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Laura   view full review
These were so simple to make, but so yummy! They reminded me of an old fashion cookie that my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by funkygirl   view full review
These were both easy and quick to make. They turned out wonderfully and all the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by lovetotaste   view full review
more of a shotbread
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by Aimee D   view full review
Really good cookies, easy to make and came out really good. After cutting I dipped the top in...

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