Thursday, December 13, 2007

Christmas Sugar Cookies

This recipe is from Betty Crocker's Cooky Book published in 1963. However, this is a family favorite no matter how old it is! I love this cookbook!
Ethel's Sugar Cookies
3/4 c shortening (half margarine, half butter crisco)
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir dry ingredients together and slowly blend in. Chill at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and place on baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes watching closely. Recipe can be easily doubled.

Can top with Easy Creamy Icing (Recipe from Grandma Bet)
1 c powered sugar            1/2 t. vanilla
1/4 t salt                           1 1/2 T. milk

Blend all ingredients. Add enough milk to make easy to spread. Add food color of your choice. As you can see, Alivia liked to top with lots of sprinkles!

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