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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An old recipe from my mom. She used to make these for holidays with piped icing for decoration. I put the dough back in the refrigerator between batches. Chill time is 1 hour. Ingredients:
2/3 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
4 teaspoons milk |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Add shortening to a large mixing bowl; cream until fluffy.
2. Gradually add in sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Add in egg and milk; beat well.
4. In another smaller bowl, add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; stir to combine; add to batter; beat well.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
7. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Cut out with cookie cutter (I dip the cutting edges of my cookie cutters in flour first).
9. Place cut-out shapes on a lightly greased baking sheet.
10. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. Cool on wire rack.
12. Cooled cookies may be frosted if desired.
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