SOFT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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By: Georgie Bowers "Soft cut out sugar cookie that I have used for years. I sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or you could also try icing them when cool."

Provided by Michelle Mullen @mimullen

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) margarine, softened
1 1/2 cup(s) white sugar
2 - eggs
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough, and chill for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a clean floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Decorate as desired.

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