Versatile Sugar Cookies

Name: Versatile Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup margarine; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 5 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1

Mix thoroughly all ingredients.
2

For drop cookies - place on cookie sheets and proceed with baking.
3

For sugar cookies - chill dough at least 1 hour.
4

Roll out to 1/2 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
5

Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies are a very light shade of brown.
6

Cool and frost with your favorite frosting.