Perfect Sugar Cookies
1 cup shortening (I use butter flavored)
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of nutmeg
Cream shortening and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, add and combine sour cream and vanilla. Next add dry ingredients and mix all together. Dough should be tacky without being sticky. (you might need to add a little more or less flour…) Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll out to at least 1/4″ thick. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Cool and decorate with your favorite butter cream frosting. Store in an air tight container.
I think my oven must cook hot because they were done at 7 minutes, take them out when they look set. Golden brown is not the goal here; that will lead to a crunchy cookie later.
Yum! Perfect timing for this post! I think I shall make some this weekend for V-day indeed!
So, I rented Julie and Julia this weekend and totally thought of you! You are such an amazing cook and homemaker. Keep teaching us, Lady!