For a festive touch, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour mixture. To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, ensure the shortening is cold before creaming it with the sugar. If you don't have shortening, unsalted butter (cold) can be used as a substitute, but the texture may be slightly different. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Cracked Sugar Cookies II
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PREP TIME25 hrs 15 mins
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COOK TIME8 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 hrs 23 mins
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SERVING66 People
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VIEWS255
Delightfully tender cookies with a crackled sugar crust, perfect for a nostalgic treat or a simple indulgence. Their delicate vanilla flavor makes them ideal for customizing with your favorite extracts.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate9 g
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Cholesterol6 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium31 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat3 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (Approximately 1 minute)
04 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. This chilling time is crucial for the cookies to maintain their shape and develop the signature 'cracked' appearance.
06 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
07 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, ensuring they are generously coated.
08 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Place the sugar-coated cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 Step
Recipe View 9 mins Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. The centers should still be slightly soft.
10 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Ruthie Lockman
Sep 30, 2024I added lemon extract, and they were a huge hit! Thanks for the great recipe.
Mozelle Hauck
Sep 7, 2024These cookies were so easy to make and tasted amazing! The cracked sugar crust was perfect.
Yazmin Beer
Jun 25, 2024My kids loved helping me roll the dough in sugar. A fun and delicious activity!
Estrella Swift
Mar 10, 2024Chilling the dough is key! My first batch spread too much, but the second batch was perfect after chilling.