I recently had the opportunity to share the responsibility to make cookies to serve at a reception following the conclusion of the Eagle Lake Day Camp at Platte Woods United Methodist Church. They wanted sixteen dozen cookies so Friend Anita made half and I made the other half.
Anita has a history with the church as she shared responsibilities of bringing cookies to the Saturday evening service the church had prior to COVID that didn't continue after the church opened back up. We didn't often attend that service as we attend Sunday school on Sunday, but occasionally we did so I was able to enjoy some of her cookies. She always posted a picture of her "spread" on Facebook when it was her Saturday to bring and I always looked forward to what she was offering that night.
Due to taking care of her husband, Anita has not been able to participate with the Cafe Treats Bakers so it was a double blessing for me to be able to share her baked treats for the reception. It was also a blessing for me that she was willing to share her recipes with me so that I could share them with you.
These Swedish Sugar Cookies were awesome. Anita said she has not found one person that did not like them. I have to admit, the platter with them was the first platter to be emptied!
SWEDISH SUGAR COOKIES
1-.1/3 cup butter
1-1/3 cup shortening
1-1/3 cup brown sugar
1-1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
5-1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
(1-1/2 cups sugar)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream the butter, shortening, and sugars well. Add the eggs and vanilla and combine. Add the dry ingredients, mixing well.
Roll into balls. Roll in the 1-1/2 cups sugar. Place balls on ungreased cookie sheets and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from the cookie sheet.
The cookies should be soft, so don't overbake.
Makes 6 dozen delicious cookies.
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