CRACKED SUGAR COOKIES

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This is an old recipe from Mrs. Johnson's recipes. She had quite a collection of good heirlooms. These are easy to make as you roll them into balls and they spread as they cook. The make a crisp crackly top that tastes great.

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1/2 c shortening
2 1/2 c flour
dash(es) salt
3 egg yolks
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla or lemon flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar, butter, and shortening. Add egg yolks and cream some more.
  • 2. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Then add flavoring.
  • 3. Roll into uniform small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4. Bake 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

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