Sugar Cookies 



                                                                  Servings: 72 



                            Shortening Based 



1 1/3 cups shortening 

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 

2 teaspoons vanilla 

2 whole egg 

2 2/3 tablespoons milk 

1-quart flour, sifted 

1   tablespoons baking powder 

1/2-teaspoon salt 



 

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla. 

 

Add egg and milk; beat till 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 in thickness, chilling other half till ready to use. 

 

Cut in desired shapes with cutters. 

 

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees about 8 to 10 minutes. 

 

Cool slightly; remove. 

Yield: 72 



 Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 78 Calories; 4g Fat (46.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 37mg Sodium. 

 Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. 



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