Sugar Cookies

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tsp. milk
  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Add egg and beat until light and fluffy; stir in milk.
  4. 4
    Sift together dry ingredients; blend in creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Divide dough in half and chill 1 hour.
  6. 6
    On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch.
  7. 7
    Cut in desired shapes with cutters.
  8. 8
    Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375° about 6 to 8 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cool slightly; remove from pan.
  10. 10
    Cool on rack and decorate.
  11. 11
    Makes 2 dozen.

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