TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIES

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These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Food coloring and coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

heisenburg jr
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Martin Migac
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These cookies are the best sugar cookies I've ever had.


Shawn Golden
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I can't wait to make these cookies again.


Fahim Sahariya Mahi
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These cookies are a must-try for any sugar cookie lover.


Sanoj Sanoj
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Rubi Malik
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites.


AGRIPPAH ODHIAMBO Achola
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I love that these cookies don't require any special ingredients.


Ghost X
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Md Hasanuzzaman
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Charlotte Stewart
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit.


Saif Roni
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Sonic Ethnicity
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are amazing.


Ofentse Balekang
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Billy Holiday
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I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth.


Ermiyas Hareg
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These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and chewy.


Emmanuel Yohanna
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Ganiyu Lawal
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love that they're not too sweet, and the lemon zest gives them a nice flavor.