quilter2

I've made roll out sugar cookies for years but for some reason my cookies have been turning out soft, does anyone have a recipe that you roll out and they are crisp. Thanks

amma

Do you let them completely cool before putting them away?
We like them soft, so I put them in bags or plastic containers when they are still slightly warm to soften them up.
Maybe leave the container slightly open to let the moisture escape? :D:D:D

craftybear

I love sugar cookies

quilter2

Yes, I let them cool before I put them away, they are crisp when first out of oven but by the time they cool and I put them away they are soft, thought maybe try a different recipe.

BMP

Try rolling them a tad thinner and bake a minute or 2 longer.

clem55

1/2 c/ shortning.1 c.sugar,1 egg,1/2teas/salt,1/2 teas baking soda,1/2 teas. baking powder, 2 tbls. milk,1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teas. lemon&1 teas.vanilla,2 cups flour. These will make crisp cookies. I normally don't roll them, I make a ball, roll in sugar and flatten with a glass bottom covered in a clean damp hankie. Mix as usual, bake until golden brown. These are my sons favorite, but I always make them with lemon except at Xmas , little ones like to ice them so I just use vanilla then. Have used almond flavoring too.

trupeach1

If you are using brown sugar don't brown sugar make all cookies turn soft.

CarrieAnne

Carol, thanks for the recipe. I like the crisp ones too. Of course everyone else here likes them soft!

wendsy

I would give you my sugar cookie recipe but they end up too tender to transport! I usually roll dough balls and smash because it's easier, but my sister tried to use it for cut outs-by the time she got them out they were all broken, but still tasted good! I always add almond and let the cookies go until lightly browned on the edges.
If you ice the cookies that may be softening them too.

patchwork patty

That cookie recipe sounds good, but I would also leave out the milk. It tends to soften the cookies. Also, using butter instead of margarine will make a crisper cookie. And definitely only use one egg. Store in a cookie tin, not a plastic bag.
patchwork patty