My City December 2022

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Snickerdoodles This Betty Crocker all-time classic is always a special treat during the holidays – and easy to make! Ingredients ◆ 1 1/2 c. sugar ◆ 1/2 c. butter, softened ◆ 1/2 c. shortening ◆ 2 eggs ◆ 2 3/4 c. Gold Medal all-purpose or unbleached flour ◆ 2 t. cream of tartar ◆ 1 t. baking soda ◆ 1/4 t. salt ◆ 1/4 c. sugar ◆ 2 t. ground cinnamon To Make Preheat oven to 400 o F. In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinna mon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack.

Kathy’s Christmas Cookies My family looks forward to Kathy’s rich and delicious sugar cookies with buttercream frosting every year! Ingredients ◆ 4 1/2 c. flour ◆ 1 t. baking soda ◆ 1 t. baking powder ◆ 1 t. salt ◆ 1 c. butter, softened ◆ 1 1/2 c. sugar ◆ 2 eggs (room temp) ◆ 1 c. sour cream (room temp) ◆ 1 t. vanilla To Make and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, mixing well with each addition. Chill dough for at least an hour. Preheat the oven to 350 o F. On a floured board, roll dough to -inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar until light

Buttercream Frosting ◆ 3 3/4 c. confectioners’ sugar ◆ 1/2 c. (one stick) butter, softened ◆ 3-4 T. milk ◆ 1 t. vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with a mixer at low speed until

creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach spreading or piping consistency. If you don’t get a chance to “swap” your cookie creations, they always make the perfect holiday gift! Don’t forget to set aside a couple for Santa, too.

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