Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies

By: ETHELMERTZ 
"These no-roll sugar cookies are great for the holidays. Children like to shape the cookies into balls and dip them into the sprinkles!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture; mix to blend.
  2. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Dip in regular or colored sugar or decorator sprinkles. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a water glass.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. *Larger cookies bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 173 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As I write this I am only this recipe's 12th reviewer, which I can only guess is because it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2004 by MOM2ASB   view full review
I am on a quest to find the best sugar cookie recipe. Sadly, this was not what I was looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by Jeanie   view full review
I love sugar cookies and these are the best sugar cookies I have ever made. And No cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by Lemmonsgirl   view full review
I was about to submit this recipe when I realized it was already here! I changed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by Jax   view full review
Wow, I couldn’t believe it when I found this recipe. It is almost the exact recipe my mom has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by halliday   view full review
I made thesefor my son's 1st grade Valentine's party this past week. This worked just fine. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by PATTECAKE   view full review
Best crsipy style sugar cookie around! Don't need any frosting. Makes a huge batch and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by MickeyRenee   view full review
I made over 100 of these for my husband's school fundraiser. It was difficult to tell when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by wandageitner   view full review
I made these cookies at Christmas time.They came out very crisp and had an excellent taste. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by missmiavega   view full review
These cookies were very good for cutting

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