Dawn's Sugar Cookies


Course : Cookies
Serves: 2 dozen
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Ingredients:


2 cups white sugar

1 cup shortening

4 large eggs

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup butter -- melted

2 cups confectioners sugar

1 cup milk

3 drops food coloring (optional)
 

Preparation / Directions:


1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). 2) Combine 2 cups white sugar, shortening, and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda. 3) Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture. Stir well. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. 4) Drop by teaspoon ( I use regular coffeespoon) onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until light brown. 5) To Make Frosting: Melt 1/2 cup butter and combine with 2 cups powdered sugar and add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Mix in food coloring (optional). Mix together and spread onto cookies.

 

Nutritional Information:

4824 Calories (kcal); 322g Total Fat; (60% calories from fat); 83g Protein; 399g Carbohydrate; 1005mg Cholesterol; 3659mg Sodium


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