TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIE

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I found these delicious little cookies in my Taste Of Home magazine..I am making them again tomorrow to freeze for Christmas..They are so soft and delicious...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
ICING
1/4 c milk
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
food coloring and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Shape dough into 1 1/2 in. balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degree for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 3. For Icing: In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip the tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Hhh Hrhr
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These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! They're so soft and chewy, and the lemon zest really makes them special.


Mikayla Rua
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I love how these cookies taste. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and they're so addictive.


Angel Pari
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Pablo Cora
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale, and they were a huge success! They sold out in minutes.


Mohamd Nijar
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious, and they're sure to impress your friends and family.


kings rebal
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the lemon zest really makes them special.


Mubiru Frank
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and they're so addictive.


Wannyana Esther
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for any potluck or bake sale.


Isra Cismaan
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any holiday party. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Loulou Dulcio
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so pretty and festive, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Ssewadde Jonathan
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for beginners. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.


Lucky Bhai
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Maria Tabbasum
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the addition of lemon zest, which gives them a bright and refreshing flavor.