bettys-sugar-cookies.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.",
        "In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1/2  inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with colored sugar.",
        "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup shortening",
        "1/2 cup white sugar",
        "1/2 cup brown sugar",
        "2 eggs",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract",
        "2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1/2 teaspoon baking soda",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1/4 cup colored sugar for decoration"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Betty's Sugar Cookies",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/25047/bettys-sugar-cookies/"
}