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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 1/2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| baking powder: 2 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| vanilla extract: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1 cup |
| water: 2 Tbl |
| vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp |
Cut-Out Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!"
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
- Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
- To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.