This is another of the recipe’s I have been making for years. The recipe comes from the Better Crocker Cookie Book that was published in the 50’s. My mother isn’t much of a cook, but she can bake. This recipe book was a staple in our house. If you find a copy, there are endless cookie recipes for every Holliday.
As far as sugar cookies go, these are some of my favorites. The come out soft and stay that way for a while.
The recipe does not make that many cookies, probably only two dozen depending on the cutter you use.
I generally make these at Christmas, but they would be great any time of year. I use a basic cookie icing to decorate them. I would also suggest using a colored sugar for the topping. But honestly, they are great all on their own. Icing certainly isn’t needed!
ETHEL’S SUGAR COOKIES
3/4 Cup Shortening (Part Butter)
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Blend into egg mixture. Chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with desired cookie cutters. Bake 6 to 8 minutes.
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