Saturday, October 19, 2013

SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE FROM 1970 COOKIE COOKBOOK

3/4 cup shortening (part butter)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sifted cake flour

Cream the shortening, sugar, salt, and vanilla together until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and beat vigorously.  Blend water and soda together and add to creamed mixture.  Mix in the flour until well blended.  Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.  Sprinkle dough with sugar, if desired.  Cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter or fancy cutters and place cutout on lightly greased cookie sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees 12 to 14 min., or until lightly browned.  Makes 3 1/2 dozen.


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