TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIE

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Provided by Cassie *

Categories Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
ICING
1/4 c milk
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
food coloring and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Shape dough into 1 1/2 in. balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degree for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For Icing: In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip the tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.