Sugar cut-out cookies

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSoft shortening
¾cupSugar
1Egg
1tablespoonMilk or cream
1teaspoonVanilla or lemon extract
cupFlour
¼teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

Mix together shortening, sugar, and egg. Stir in milk and extract. Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

Chill dough. Roll thin (1/16"). Cut out cookies with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Frost and decorate.

NOTES : 5 dozen

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #907 by Diana Stephens <mdstephe@...> on Nov 13, 1997