Soft and Simple Shortbread Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Shortening, regular or butter flavor

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups shortening, regular or butter flavor
• 2 cups granulated sugar, and extra for flattening the cookies
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup powdered sugar for sprinkling

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Measure dry ingredients and whisk well.
• Prepare cookie sheets by lining with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until combined.
• Add the egg and mix well.
• Add the flour a little at a time, but do not overmix.
• Roll the dough into balls and place on cookie sheet.
• Place a few tablespoons of granulated sugar on a plate.
• Rub some shortening on the bottom of a glass. Dip the glass in the granulated sugar.
• Using the glass to flatten the cookie balls.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool cookie sheets on a wire rack and allow to cool well.*
• Once cooled, use a strainer to sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar.