Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe
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Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe
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This truly is the best sugar cookie recipe, it turns out soft and perfect every single time. Easy to ice and fun for the whole family to make.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt see note for substitutions
For the Icing
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons milk enough for a spreadable icing
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Instructions
For the Cookies
- Sift dry ingredients together, set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Add yogurt, mix well.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough shouldn't be sticky to touch.
- Lightly flour a surface that you can roll the dough out on.
- Roll it out about ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a greased or lined sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
- When the cookies are done, they should be light and dry in color, barely browned on the bottom.
For the Icing
- Mix powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until icing reaches desired thickness.
- Divide and color icing as desired.
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Notes
- Sour cream can be substituted for the plain yogurt. You can also use vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt.
- The number of cookies you get from this recipe will vary depending on how thick you cut them and how large or small your cookie cutters are.
- If you would like to make the cookies thinner or thicker, remember to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Try and use cookie cutters that are all the same size, that way the cookies will bake evenly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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