Sugar Cookies

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening, soft
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. flavoring (vanilla or lemon)
  • 2 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Sift together rest of ingredients and mix with other ingredients.
  3. 3
    Chill 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Roll 1/2-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
  5. 5
    Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with sugar.
  7. 7
    Bake at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. 8
    Makes about 4 dozen 3-inch cookies.

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