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Drop Sugar Cookies

Name: Drop Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Additional sugar or colored sugar

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 3-1/2 dozen

Updated: Nov. 03, 2022

From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies have a crisp edge, soft center and subtle lemon flavor. Choose colored sugar to tailor them to any occasion.

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon zest until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 140 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Drop Sugar Cookies

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