Dixie Sugar Cookies

Name: Dixie Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 tablespoon baking soda

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon baking soda

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl blend the shortening, salt, lemon zest and nutmeg together. Add the sugar and beat well. Beat in the eggs and milk and mix until well combined.
3

Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.
4

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheets and flatten with a glass. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!