These Lollipop Sugar Cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines the simplicity of drop sugar cookies with the fun of a handheld snack. Made with a classic blend of Crisco, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies offer a tender, slightly crumbly texture that holds up beautifully to various toppings. The dough is chilled to ensure the cookies keep their shape during baking, resulting in a soft interior with a lightly crisp edge. Perfect for children’s parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these cookies are endlessly customizable.
Lollipop Sugar Cookies
Description
These Lollipop Sugar Cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines the simplicity of drop sugar cookies with the fun of a handheld snack. Made with a classic blend of Crisco, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies offer a tender, slightly crumbly texture that holds up beautifully to various toppings. The dough is chilled to ensure the cookies keep their shape during baking, resulting in a soft interior with a lightly crisp edge. Perfect for children's parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these cookies are endlessly customizable.Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased as per preference.
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In a large bowl, cream the Butter Flavor Crisco, sugar, milk, and vanilla together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and well blended.
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Beat in the egg until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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In a separate small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least several hours, or overnight, until firm.
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Remove dough from the refrigerator. Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Push a flat ice cream stick into the center of each dough ball, leaving enough stick protruding to use as a handle.
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Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, sticks parallel, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
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Flatten each cookie to about 1/2 inch thickness using a large, smooth spatula that has been greased and lightly floured.
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Decorate the cookies by pressing in desired toppings such as baking chips, raisins, dried fruit, coconut, nuts, or colored sugar before baking.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before carefully removing them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24 pies
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 135kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.5g10%
- Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
- Cholesterol 23mg8%
- Sodium 143mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.0g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 11.0g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
