Versatile Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Mix thoroughly all ingredients.
  2. For drop cookies - place on cookie sheets and proceed with baking.
  3. For sugar cookies - chill dough at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
  5. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies are a very light shade of brown.
  6. Cool and frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

703 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 47.1g 60% DV
Carbs 56g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12578.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 272mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1545.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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