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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A nice twist to the standard sugar cookie! Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons milk |
green sugar crystals |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. Add egg, and beat.
3. Add vanilla and orange rind; mix well.
4. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, and mix well.
5. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
6. Cut with a 3-inch cookie cutter, and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
7. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
8. Bake at 375* for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Cool on wire racks.
10. Yield: abut 5 dozen.
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