Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies

By aamundson

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 1/2 c shortening
• 2 c sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 3/4 c flour
• 1 c Andes peppermint baking chips (optional)

Details

Servings 60

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can. Stir in remaining flour. Add baking chips if using. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 300 degree oven about 15 minutes or until sides are set (do not let edges brown). Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.