Name: Best Sugar Cookie Recipes Ever
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 60 min
Yield: 2 dozen

The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

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Recipe Summary The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

Every time I make these cookies, they are gone within a day. You can make them crisp or chewy. I guarantee everyone will love them. For even better results, use a baking stone, they're great!

Ingredients | Best Sugar Cookie Recipes Ever

1 cup shortening

1 cup white sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into the sugar mixture to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.