Soft Italian Sugar Cookies

Name: Soft Italian Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; food coloring (optional); colored crystal sugar (optional)

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Recipe by HokiesMom

This is a bit different than the other recipe on this site as it does not use buttermilk and has a lot less sugar. Found it in a Simple & Delicious magazine.

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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 36

YIELD: 3 dozen

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

cup shortening
³⁄₄

cup sugar
3

eggs
1

teaspoon vanilla extract
3

cups flour
3

teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
ICING
¹⁄₄

cup milk
2

tablespoons butter, melted
¹⁄₂

teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¹⁄₂

cups confectioners' sugar
food coloring (optional)
colored crystal sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together (I use a whisk) and gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape dough into 1-1/2" balls.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool after 2 minutes.
****FOR ICING****.
In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Tint with food coloring (I prefer the gel) if desired.
****DECORATING****.
Dip the cooled cookies into the icing.
Sprinkle with colored sugars if desired.
Place on waxed paper until icing is set.