- Cooking Time: 10
- Servings: 16
- Preparation Time: 80
Backstory
This recipe is from my mother-in-law, Carol Deibel. She makes them whenever the grand kids go over to visit and we snag them too!
Ingredients
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2 eggs
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2/3 c . shortening
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2/3 c. butter (softened)
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1 1/2 c sugar
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3 1/2 c. flour
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2 tsp. baking powder
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1 tsp. salt
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2 tsp. vanilla
Directions
- Heat oven to 375*.
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- Beat eggs slightly in large mixing bowl.
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- Add remaining ingredients; mix on medium speed (using mixer) until ingredients are well blended and form a ball.
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- Separate dough into two balls and flatten with palm of hands.
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- Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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- Roll on slightly floured surface until 1/8" thick and cut dough with cookie cutters into desired shapes.
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- Sprinkle with colored sugar and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.
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