Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Super Soft Sugar Cookies by Frieda


INGREDIENTS

1 ½ c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 t. soda
¼ c. hot water
1 c. milk
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
5 c. flour (stir and level w/knife)

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix shortening and sugar until creamy.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Mix completely.  Dissolve soda in hot water.  Pour into mixture, blending well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.  Alternate milk with dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly each time.

Cover and chill at least an hour

*Roll out on floured surface ¼” thick and cut into desired shapes.  Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake in 375° oven for 7-10 minutes until set, but not overly brown.  (Touch tops with finger; if indent stays, bake 1-2 min. more)

*Can use med. cookie scoop; flatten tops w/floured drinking glass to make quick round cookies with no rolling!

Sugar Cookie Glaze

2 ½ c. powdered sugar
3 T. water
1 T. butter
2 T. corn syrup
½ t. vanilla or almond extract
¼ t. salt

Combine ingredients in mixer bowl and mix until smooth and shiny.  Place in decorator bag or squirt bottle and pipe onto cookies.

Glaze recipe from:  Mary Jarvis, Bakers C&C


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