This soft sugar cookie recipe is quick and easy to make. Use any color sugar to make these for holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
226 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Enjoy!
Step 2
Beat shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in sugar until incorporated, then mix in eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in vanilla.
Step 3
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated and the dough comes together.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown on the bottoms, 10 to 12 minutes, switching racks halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
Step 5
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat, then place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 6
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place decorating sugar in a small bowl (or use several colors and separate bowls).
