Kringles cutouts (cookie dough for cutting)

15 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupBUTTER CRISCO
¾cupSUGAR
1tablespoonMILK
1teaspoonMILK
1teaspoonVANILLA
1eachEGG
2cupsFLOUR
teaspoonBAKING POWDER
¼teaspoonSALT

Directions

CREAM CRISCO, SUGAR, MILK, AND VANILLA IN A LARGE BOWL AT MEDIUM SPEED UNTIL WELL BLENDED. BEAT IN EGG. COMBINE FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SALT IN A SMALL BOWL. ADD TO CREAMED MIXTURE SLOWLY. COVER AND LET STAND IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT. HEAT OVEN TO 3750F. ROLL HALF THE DOUGH AT A TIME TO ABOUT ⅛" THICK. CUT IN DESIRED SHAPES. PLACE 2" APART ON BAKING SHEET.

SPRINKLE WITH COLORED SUGAR IF DESIRED. BAKE FOR 7 TO 9 MINUTES AT 375 F.

ALLOW TO COOL FOR 1 MINUTE, REMOVE TO COOLING RACK. DECORATE WITH FROSTING WHEN COOL, IF DESIRED.