If you haven't been to Paradise Bakery when in the West, you are missing out! I get one of these sugar cookies every time I get the chance. I made these today and decided to add them here, since they are one of my favorites. Typing this made me realize that I accidentally doubled the salt in today's batch. I actually noticed they tasted 'salty,' but not so bad as to ruin them. 3 dozen 'salty' frozen dough balls now in the freezer for quick baking. Oops!
This recipe was printed in the Arizona Republic on July 31, 2001.
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups shortening
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg, beaten
4 1/3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
sugar, for decorating
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 375*.
2) In a medium bowl, cream together the sugars and shortening using an electric mixer.
3) Mix on slow speed 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
4) Increase speed to Medium and mix for 3 minutes.
5) Slowly add vanilla and beaten egg while mixing.
6) In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixtures to the mixing bowl, mixing on slow speed just until blended. Do not over mix.
7) Scoop with a cookie scooper, roll into balls, then roll in sugar.
8) Place directly on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
9) Bake at 375* 8-9 minutes. Cookies are done when small cracks appear and are pale golden. Ideally, edges do not brown.
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