Sugar Cookies

(from Mojeaux’s recipe box)

Source: Mom

Categories: cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2-1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring or 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix well shortning, sugar, eggs, and flavoring. Blend flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir. Chill dough at least 1 hour. Roll 1/8" thick on floured board. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes at 400°.

  2. Use sugar cookie frosting (see other recipe)

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