Recipe Details
Ingredients
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3cupsall-purpose flour
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1teaspoonsalt
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½teaspoonbaking soda
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1cupshortening
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1cupwhite sugar
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2largeeggs
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1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
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⅓cupcolored sugar for decoration
Cooking Directions
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Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
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Stir together shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large bowl. Mix in flour mixture with your hands until well blended.
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Divide dough into 3 parts; shape each part into a cylinder, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll cylinders in colored sugar. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
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Cut cylinders into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
You can use finely chopped nuts instead of colored sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe42 | |
Calories104 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g |
7% |
Saturated Fat 1g |
7% |
Cholesterol 9mg |
3% |
Sodium 74mg |
3% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g |
5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
Total Sugars 6g |
|
Protein 1g |
2% |
Calcium 3mg |
0% |
Iron 1mg |
3% |
Potassium 13mg |
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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