Basic Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Basic Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and margarine with an electric mixer at medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, or until softened.
  2. Add 1 cup of the flour, sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  3. Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
  4. Divide the dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  5. Roll each portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into the desired shapes.
  6. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. If desired, sprinkle with candies or colored sugar before baking,.
  8. Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.3 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 12%
Cholesterol 6.83mg 2%
Sodium 281.22mg 12%
Potassium 49.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 16.37g 5%
Sugars 3.73g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 1.83g 4%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 47.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.26 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.09g 12%
Cholesterol 21.18mg 2%
Sodium 871.67mg 12%
Potassium 154.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 50.75g 5%
Sugars 11.56g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.29g 6%
Protein 5.69g 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 2.6mg 5%
Calcium 148.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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