This basic sugar cookie recipe is subtly flavored with a dash of almond extract, and stands up to rolling, shaping, baking and decorating. Sugar cookies should be baked until just golden on the bottom.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups shortening
- 3 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. /Mix in shortening. Once the shortening is well blended, stir almond flavoring and milk into the dough at the same time, followed by eggs. Roll out dough onto a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin. Roll the dough thick. Cut out cookies and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until bottom is golden.