AUNT ZULA'S CHRISTMAS CUTOUTS

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This a fantastic old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe that is not as sweet as others that I have used. They complement a powdered sugar icing without being overly sweet. My favorite, and EASY!

Provided by Heather Newcomer

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and shortening together. Add eggs and dry ingredients. Add the milk last.
  • No need to chill this dough, simply roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out and bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 232.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

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