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Grandma’s Sugar Cookies (not my grandma) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Crisco
1 egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Almond extract
˝ tsp. Baking soda
˝ tsp. Cream of tartar
˝ tap salt
2 cups flour
Sugar for rolling balls

Buttercream frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
4 Tbsp butter, softened
2 Tbsp cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
Pink food coloring
Directions:
Directions:
Beat powdered sugar and shortening until well blended, add egg and flavorings.

Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

Gradually stir into shortening mixture. Roll into balls using cookie scoop. Roll in sugar. Flatten with a glass

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, just slightly golden on edges.

Cool and frost as you eat them.

These are my favorite Christmas cookie, very delicate and stay crisp.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2-3 dozen

 

 

 

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