PATTERN COOKIES

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This recipe is great for cut out cookies. It was given to me by one of my best friends. Everybody loves these cookies.

Provided by Jane Miller

Categories     Sugar Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

.666 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and milk. Combine the flour , baking powder and salt, stir into the wet mixture. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until middle of cookie springs back when touched. Cool on wire racks. Frost with frosting if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

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