Hopefully you aren't sick of Christmas cookies just yet. But let's be honest, how can you be? This recipe is one of my family's favorites. I just made them yesterday and I will be surprised if between the three of us any cookies will be left past Christmas night.
These cookies are easy to make and the recipe makes a lot of them so they are perfect any time of year, but when they are rolled in green and red sprinkles you can't help but feel festive. Even when you are like me and celebrating Christmas in 70 degree weather in Houston, TX with no snow in sight.
So as long as you haven't already gained numerous pounds from all the other treats this season has undoubtedly brought, and are up for some more baking, share the spirit with me and these delicious cookies. Add some Michael Buble Christmas music and it will be just like my kitchen:
Million Dollar Sugar Cookies
Servings: about 3 dozen cookies.
Ingredients:1 cup of Sugar
1/2 cup of Butter
1/2 cup of Shortening
1 Egg
1/2 tsp of Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp of Almond Extract
2 cups of Flour
1/2 tsp of Baking Soda
1/2 tsp of Cream of Tartar
Red and Green Sprinkles or extra 1/3 cup of Sugar
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, shortening and butter. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract, almond extract and egg. Blend together. Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Mix well.
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sprinkles or extra sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten balls to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Bake for about 7-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
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