Twenty years ago, I purchased a set of Nativity scene cookie cutters. every Christmas since then, I have backed these cookies with my kids, using those cutters. We always take a batch to each of our neighbors' houses with a gospel tract and a bow on top.~Marilyn
3/4 c. shortening (part butter or margarine) softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. all -purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Mix thoroughly shortening, eggs, and flavoring. Blend in flour, salt, and baking powder. Cover; Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very lightly brown YIELD: about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.
3/4 c. shortening (part butter or margarine) softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. all -purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Mix thoroughly shortening, eggs, and flavoring. Blend in flour, salt, and baking powder. Cover; Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very lightly brown YIELD: about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.
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