sugar cookies

I love sugar cookies!

Everybody has got a sugar cookie recipe that they swear by, and this is mine.  It makes a ton of delicious, moist, thick cookies that even taste good after they've been frozen.  My decorating skills may leave a lot to be desired, but my cookie recipe does not! :)


Sugar Cookies

• 6 cups flour (may have to add more if dough is sticky)
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 cup Crisco
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 t. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients; set aside.  Blend Crisco, sugar, and eggs.  Add vanilla.  Add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.  Roll dough out to a medium thickness (about 1/4 inch thick).  Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes.  Cool before frosting.