Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or butter flavoring

Instruction

  • Thoroughly cream together shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and beat until fluffy then stir in the milk.
  • Sift the remaining dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, stir, then add to the wet ingredients, and mix well.
  • Divide dough in half and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • On a floured surface, roll half of the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Keep the remaining dough chilled until ready to roll. Cut into shapes using Christmas cookie cutters.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 for 6-8 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool slightly before removing them from the baking sheet. Once cool, go ahead and decorate them with the cookie icing.