Grandmas Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c shortening
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 c sugar
Directions
In large bowl, beat shortening, 1/2 c sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Shape dough into 3/4″ balls. Place 2″ apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten balls to 1/8″ thickness with bottom of glass dipped in 1/4 c sugar.
Bake at 350F for 7-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
5 dozen cookies
NOTE: For special occasions like Christmas or Easter – use coloured sugars to sprinkle a little on top to decorate in appropriate colours. Looks so pretty on a tray!
*From Pilsbury
