Mennonite Sugar Cookies Amy they came out

[Guest guest]

I made the batter this morning before work and baked them when I got

home tonight. I thought they would be a nice treat for tomorrow

since there were quite a few desserts on the potluck menu for today.

They weren't hard to make and the flavor as well as the texture are

both perfect.

Thanks once again,

Sue

 

 

 

 

, " Amy " <sandpiperhiker

wrote:

 

> Sue, here is the recipe I use when I make sugar cookies. I don't

have

> the cookbook, and am not even entirely sure of the name, but it was

a

> " Mennonite Community Cookbook " that an officemate had, back when I

> lived in DC. I begged the recipe from her.

>

> Mennonite Sugar Cookies

> 1 c shortening

> 2 c sugar (granulated, light brown, or a mix)

> 2 eggs

> ~5 c flour

> 1 tsp salt

> 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

> 1 tsp baking soda

> 1/4 c milk

> 1 tsp vanilla

>

> Cream shortening and sugar (use half butter for flavor if desired).

> Add vanilla.

> Add eggs and beat until fluffy.

> Sift flour.

> Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl.

> Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, to egg mixture.

> Stir til dough is smooth.

> Chill in fridge several hours.

> Roll to 1/4 " thickness.

> Place 1 " apart on greased cookie sheet.

> Bake at 400*F for 8 - 10 minutes.

>

> Makes about 6 dozen.

>

[Guest guest]

> I made the batter this morning before work and baked them when I got

> home tonight. I thought they would be a nice treat for tomorrow

> since there were quite a few desserts on the potluck menu for today.

> They weren't hard to make and the flavor as well as the texture are

> both perfect.

 

 

So glad you liked 'em, Sue! Now you see why I had to beg the recipe

from my colleague!