GREAT Roll Out Sugar Cookies

One of the most time-consuming cookies is also one of the most fun…rolling out sugar cookies.  I like a sugar cookie that isn’t too sweet on its own, just sweet enough, so frosting is truly optional.  The addition of spices adds to the complexity of the cookie-a more adult sugar cookie if there is one hahaha.  How many this recipe makes is really up to you, and depends on the size of the cookie cutters you choose. 

Here is my recipe for rolling out sugar cookies, ready for you to make, decorate and enjoy… It is not overly sweet, but sweet enough so you can enjoy them on their own, or with frosting.  The little spice added gives them depth and makes them more enjoyable for adults too.

Ingredients:

3/4 C sugar

1/2 C vegetable shortening

1 large egg

1 1/2 t vanilla

3 T milk

2 C flour, + additional for rolling

1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1/4 t salt

1/4 t allspice

1/4 t nutmeg

Mix:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Cover baking sheets with silicon mats or spray with nonstick

Cream shortening and sugar together

Add egg and vanilla, mix with hand mixer

Add nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix to incorporate

Add 1 T milk and 1 cup flour, blend

Add 1 T milk and 1 cup flour, blend

Add final 1 T milk

Method:

Roll out dough, one quarter at a time, or depending on space, on floured surface with floured rolling pin.

Thickness should be approximately 1/8^th inch thick.

Cut out desired shapes.

Bake for about 7 minutes in the center of the oven, cool for a couple of minutes and remove to a cooling rack or plate

Wait to decorate until they have completely cooled.