Sunday Randomness #490 : Cookies, Cookies, Cookies! Star Wars Sugar Cookies

The librarians at one of the branches of our local library system made this Star Wars cookie cutter set for me with their 3D printer and then I made cookies to share with them!  Here's the cookie recipe that I used:

Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
2 TBSP milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 plus 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream sugar, shortening, and butter and then add in eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing well.  Add in baking powder, salt, and 3 cups flour until all ingredients are combined.  Add more flour if dough is really sticky, it should be a slightly tacky consistency.    Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight or stick in the freezer for a half hour until dough is easy to hand.  Grease cookies sheets lightly or use parchment paper.  Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut into shapes.  Reroll trimmings and cut until dough is used up,  Try not to work in too much flour.  Bake at 400 degrees F for about 8 minutes or until edges start to turn light brown.  Remove to a rack to cool.


Look for more cookie posts this week and the next!