Ultimate Sugar Cookies

The name says it all. Use pancake syrup instead of the corn syrup, if you wish.

• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat sugar and shortening at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, syrup and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add combined dry ingredients at low speed. Mix until well blended.

Step 2

Refrigerate dough 1 hour.

Step 3

Roll out dough between two sheets of lightly floured wax paper. Cut out with floured cutter.

Step 4

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5-9 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookies. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes, then remove from cookie sheets to cool.