Plain Cookies (to be cut out & frosted)

(from rr1481’s recipe box)

Source: Roommate's Mom

Categories: dessert, favorite

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat butter and shortening 30 seconds; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.

  2. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined.

  3. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.

  4. Working with half the dough at a time, roll onto lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.

  5. ace on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 36-48.

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