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Traditional Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 C Shortening (part butter or margarine, softened)
1 C sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in flur, baking powder and salt. Cover & chilll at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 400º. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board (I never used cloth). Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until very light brown.

Makes about 4 dozen 3-inch cookies.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
From Betty Crocker Cookbook via Cathy. This is the one Bob always liked best.

 

 

 

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