This next recipe is a basic sugar cookie. What's also great about it is it's a rolled cookie so you can make fun shapes with Christmas cookie cutters. Actually this cookie recipe can be used for any holiday by simply changing the cookie cutters for that particular holiday.
ROLLED SUGAR COOKIES
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional sugar (colored decors, etc.)
Oven 375 degrees
Stir together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, beat well.
Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating till well combined.
Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Working with 1/2 of the dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar or decorate.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 8 minutes or till done.
Makes 36-48 cookies.
This is a great cookie recipe to get the whole family involved with. You can sit and talk while you decorate cookies. What fun!
Making cookies is a great way to keep a family close during the busiest holiday season of the year. It also gets everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Merry Christmas!!
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