These really are the best sugar cookies, they are thick and soft and are fabulous with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting!
1/4 c. crisco
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. lemon extract *original recipe calls for more, so add more if you like, or just leave it out!
3 1/4 c. flour
Mix all the ingredients together in order listed.
Chill for 30 minutes (this is important, it allows the dough to "thicken" without too much flour, so they will be nice and soft when you eat them!)
Roll out 1/2 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutters or just a simple round cup.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, do not allow to brown on top or they have cooked too long.
Frost with your favorite frosting. We love cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 c. butter (softened)
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2-4 c. powdered sugar
1-2 Tbs. milk/cream
Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add almond extract. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time until you like the taste. Add milk/cream as needed.
Chill for 30 minutes (this is important, it allows the dough to "thicken" without too much flour, so they will be nice and soft when you eat them!)
Roll out 1/2 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutters or just a simple round cup.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, do not allow to brown on top or they have cooked too long.
Frost with your favorite frosting. We love cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 c. butter (softened)
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2-4 c. powdered sugar
1-2 Tbs. milk/cream
Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add almond extract. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time until you like the taste. Add milk/cream as needed.
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