CRESCENT MOON/STAR COOKIES

Crescent Moon/Star Cookies image

Provided by lady_igrainia

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 96 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
powdered sugar (optional)
colored crystal sugar (optional)
cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

Cream shortening, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, salt, and vanilla together.
Mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a separate bowl.
Add slowly to wet mixture until thoroughly mixed.
Roll into into one inch balls, then shape into crescent moons or stars.
Flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
After cookies have been baked, sprinkle with powdered or colored sugar and top with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 159.8, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.8, Protein 3.2