Pattern Cookies

Name: Pattern Cookies
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup milk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.