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How to Make Shiela's Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shiela's Sugar Cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a hint of vanilla that makes them irresistible. Whether you're making them for a holiday gathering, a school bake sale, or just a cozy night in, Shiela's Sugar Cookies are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of love, you can whip up a batch of these sweet treats in no time.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

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

    • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 30mg

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