Shiela's Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen

Shiela's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup margarine

1 cup shortening

1 cup white sugar

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon lemon juice

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups confectioners' sugar

¼ cup margarine

softened

1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons milk

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream together the 1 cup margarine shortening white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour baking soda cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4

To make frosting combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.

Nutritional Information

Shiela's Sugar Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 182.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 23.6g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 14.4g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 7.8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 219.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 22.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 5.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 3.1mg 1%

Potassium: 30.2mg 1%

Sodium: 133.1mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 83.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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