These sugar cookies resemble ginger snaps, hence the name, sugar snaps. The surface is crackled and the inside is hollow. They are very sweet and crispy; serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll dough into walnut size-balls and place 2 inches apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks.