holiday sugar cookies
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 c . shortening
- 2/3 c. butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 3 1/2 c. flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- Colored / Red & Green Sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
- 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees
- 2. Beat eggs slightly in large mixing bowl.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients; mix on medium speed (using mixer) until ingredients are well blended and form a ball.
- 4. Separate dough into two balls and flatten with palm of hands.
- 5. Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 6. Roll on slightly floured surface until 1/8" thick and cut dough with cookie cutters into desired shapes.
- 7. Sprinkle with colored sugar and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.