Self-Rising Crunchy Sugar Cookies
These cookies are delectably light and crunchy, thanks to the mellow protein level of our self-rising flour.

These cookies are delectably light and crunchy, thanks to the mellow protein level of our self-rising flour.
Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. Set aside.
Beat together the vegetable shortening or butter (see "tips," below), sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
Mix in the egg, then the flour. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, then mix again, until thoroughly combined.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes or longer, to make it less sticky and easier to work with.
Near the end of the chilling period, preheat the oven to 375°F.
Grease or line with parchment two baking sheets.
Place 1/4 cup granulated or coarse white sparkling sugar in a bowl.
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to make 1" to 1 1/2" balls. Drop them into the sugar, then place the balls sugar side up onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2" between cookies; they’ll spread as they bake.
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. The cookies will puff up and look soft, but they’ll fall and become crisp/crunchy as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. Store well-wrapped cookies at room temperature for a week or so; freeze for longer storage.
Don't have self-rising flour? Try our recipe for Sugar Cookies using all-purpose flour.