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24 January 2008

It's not too early...


... to share the love. These sugar cookies are my favorite. One of my Primary teachers used to make them every Sunday. After I got married, I asked for the recipe for the cookies I could never forget. They're called "Never Fail Sugar Cookies".

2 c sugar
2 c butter flavored Crisco (or butter/margarine)
6 eggs
6 t baking powder
7 c flour
4 t vanilla

Cream sugar and butter/Crisco together. Add eggs, vanilla and dry ingredients one a t a time. Mix thoroughly. Roll and cut/shape. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.

**I like to make these really thick. And this recipe is for a less sweet cookie (a la European sweets). You could add more sugar if you'd like.

Here is a frosting recipe I really like, too.

2 lbs. powdered sugar (boxed is better)
1 c Crisco
about 1/2 c water (or milk)
splash or two of vanilla

Mix with an electric mixer until it reaches desired consistency.

Enjoy!
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11 comments:

  1. Yvonne1/24/2008 9:53 PM

    I'll have to try your recipe--those would be fun for my Seminary kids. Thanks.

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  2. Char @ Crap I've Made1/24/2008 10:18 PM

    Now those sound like my kind of sugar cookies! I'm a purist...no almond extract or lemon or sour cream or any of that crap!

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  3. Misty1/25/2008 9:44 AM

    Looks like a TON of fun! I'll let you know how out attempt goes.

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  4. someone else1/25/2008 1:42 PM

    Those look and sound yummy. Your frosting recipe is what I've always used, replacing the crisco with butter or margarine. Mmmmmm....

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  5. utmommy1/25/2008 2:25 PM

    I LOVE sugar cookies! And of course it isn't too early!

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  6. Sarah1/25/2008 5:41 PM

    Thanks Leilani...I will have to do these with Bella.

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  7. Gabriela1/26/2008 2:16 PM

    Thanks for the recipe Lei-I love sugar cookies.

    And your last post-my cat started doing the same thing when we arrived in Brazil. We can't leave towels or blankets on the floor either. My husband just LOVES it let me tell you, since he loves cats so much and all. Grrr.

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  8. Company EIGHT1/26/2008 10:00 PM

    Sugar cookies with frosting are my favorite!! They look yummy!

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  9. Unknown1/26/2008 10:29 PM

    I NEED THIS RECIPE! Seriously. I have not been able to find a good sugar cookie recipe for ages. Do you prefer the shortening or butter? I really really need it to be no fail. :-)

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  10. Lei1/27/2008 4:12 PM

    Amber - I prefer the shortening!

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  11. Scribbit1/29/2008 11:44 PM

    I hope it's okay but I stuck this link in the Winter Bazaar this week (please say it's okay!) :)

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