from: Bakers & Chefs
Product: Confectioners’ or powdered sugar (Sam’s Club)
BOB RECIPE: Sugar Cookies
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup btter flavor shortening
1 cup candy covered chocolate (optional)
In large mixing bowl, beat shortening, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla at low speed for 3o seconds to blend Then mix at high speed for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl often.
Add flour, one-fourth cup at a time; blend at low speed 20-30 seconds after each addition until well mixed. Mix candy in by hand.
Drop by teaspoonful, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly grease the flat bottom of a drinking glass, dip glass in sugar, then press cookies in a 2-inch diameter.
Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets. Cool on racks.
