Ultimate Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Ultimate Sugar Cookies

By: Sally 
"The name says it all. Use pancake syrup instead of the corn syrup, if you wish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I followed this recipe exact, only using half shortening-half butter. I let it firm up in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2002 by ANDREA ELIZABETH   view full review
This recipe can be found in any package of butter flavored crisco, along with excellent peanut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Anastasia   view full review
I've conducted a lifelong search for the greatest sugar cookie. I'm looking for a slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by BOLOTY   view full review
I added a little cinnamon. I didn't have any trouble rolling them out, they were only in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Shelly L.   view full review
This is my favorite sugar cookie recipe!! It is very easy to work with and the cookies taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by bunny179   view full review
Made these for Christmas and used the "Butter Icing For Cookies" recipe from this site. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by kimberlymomof3   view full review
I used regular butter instead of the shortening, and I just put the dough in the fridge to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by ROSANNA3   view full review
I found the dough uneasy to work with and spread too much in the pan when cooked. Even with it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by Amy   view full review
This recipe is an all time favorite around my house. The kids cant get enough. they are chewy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by fullyhomemade   view full review
this is the best surgar cokkie recipe i have ever seen i made these one time to show to my...

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