Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ½cupswhite sugar
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1cupshortening
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3eggs
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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3 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
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1 ½teaspoonssalt
Cooking Directions
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Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat one egg into butter mixture, then beat in remaining eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; stir until dough is just combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
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When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut dough into desired shapes with a cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool briefly on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe24 | |
| Calories196 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g |
11% |
| Saturated Fat 2g |
11% |
| Sodium 122mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g |
10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
2% |
| Protein 2g |
|
| Calcium 3mg |
0% |
| Iron 1mg |
5% |
| Potassium 21mg |
0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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