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Sugar cookie recipe

Deanna Polito-Laughinghouse's photo
Raleigh Cooking Examiner

This recipe was passed down to me from my friend Amy. It was passed down to her from her mother!

Amy's Sugar Cookies 

  • 2 1/4 C. sifted flour  
  • 2 tsp baking powder           

  • 1/4 tsp. salt 
  • 1/2 C. shortening
  • 1 C. sugar

                      
  • 2 eggs, beaten

              
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

                     
  • 1 tbsp. milk

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. 

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then add sifted ingredients and milk. 

Roll and cut.  Sprinkle with sugar, bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. 

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Photo taken from yahoo.com.

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Deanna is a writer, baker and self-proclaimed foodie. She writes as a freelance writer and has also written several books over the last few years. From cookbooks to novels, Deanna writes it all. Contact Deanna

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