Sugar cookies

Sugar cookies

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• granulated sugar - 3/4 c
• milk - 4 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder
• egg - 1 item
• sifted all-purpose flour - 2 c
• shortening or margarine - 2/3 c

How to make sugar cookies:

Thoroughly cream shortening or margarine, sugar and vanilla. Add egg and milk; beat until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch thickness (chill other half until ready to use). Cut in desired shapes with cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375° about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly; remove. Makes about 3 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Rolled cookies.