CUT-OUT COOKIES

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Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!

Provided by Elaine Ogden

Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g