Sugar Cookies by Michele N.

2/3 C shortening

1 C sugar

2 eggs

½ tsp. Vanilla

¼ tsp. Baking soda

2 tsp. Baking powder

½ tsp. Salt

3 C flour

¼ C milk

Blend sugar, shortening, and eggs.  Add dry ingredients and milk.  Mix and roll out to about ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until light brown on bottom.  Ice when cool or sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie before baking.  Makes 24 cookies.

 

Sugar Cookie Icing                                                                                                  

2 C powdered sugar

3-4 T milk

½ tsp. Vanilla

Dash of salt

3 T melted margarine

2 T Crisco shortening

Cream together then taste.  Add another small amount of melted margarine if needed.  If not creamy enough add a little more milk.  Double for a double batch of cookies.  Add food coloring if desired.