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Simple Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c shortening
2 c sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
4 tsp cream of tartar
5 1/4 c flour
Directions:
Directions:
Cream sugar and shortening. Mix in eggs. Add soda, salt, vanilla & cream of tartar. Then mix in flour. Refrigerate overnight. Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake about 10 min at 350º.
You can also shape into logs before you put them into the refrigerator and then slice before you bake them.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Jo says this recipe came from Gramma Newyear and Jan says she got hers from Gramma Nelson. But this is the recipe they both use for all those cookies you are all always wanting.

 

 

 

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