“Don't know how these cookies got their name, but they stay soft and the frosting does, too! I usually tint the frosting with a little food coloring just to make them more festive.” - by Carol Egan
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Original recipe yields 4 dozen
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 deg. F (180 deg. C).
- Cream together shortening and granulated sugar.
- Beat in 4 eggs, then stir in flour, salt and baking soda.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on to ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 deg. F (180 deg. C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Prepare frosting by combining melted butter, vanilla, 1 egg, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Frost cookies when they are cool.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (24 total)
- Calories
- 424 cal
- 21%
- Fat
- 22.2 g
- 34%
- Carbs
- 53.5 g
- 17%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"Best sugar cookies ever! I found this recipe years ago on this website. I use it a lot. I recently moved and needed to make these cookies, but couldn't find the recipes because they were still packed ..." See moreaway. I remembered the name of them so I looked it up again online and was astonished to find that there were only 5 reviews. This recipe is awesome. My family and friends can never stop eating these cookies. I always make them for holiday gatherings. A single batch makes a lot, but I usually double it up and make larger cookies. If you are looking for something comparable to store bought sugar cookies, this is it. I forgot to add that I omit the salt. I don't like salt in any cookies that I make..."
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