Sugar Cookies

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • grated rind of 1 orange
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the shortening, sugar and 2 eggs together until light and foamy.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and add to first mixture.
  3. 3
    Add orange juice and rind.
  4. 4
    Mix until smooth. Chill. roll to 1/4-inch thickness on slightly floured board.
  5. 5
    Cut with cookie cutter.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with sugar and bake in moderate oven at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Yields 60 cookies.

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