Sugar Cookies

A fun an tasty treat during the holidays!

Recipe By: Grama Carey Smith

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Ingredients
  • ¾ cup Shortening or Butter (1½ sticks)
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2½ cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 container of Cream Cheese Frosting (choose flavor as desired)
Directions
  1. Mix together first four ingredients thoroughly
  2. Blend in the next four ingredients
  3. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour
  4. Roll dough ⅛ inch thick on lightly floured surface
  5. Cut into desired shapes
  6. Place on ungreased baking sheet
  7. Bake 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned
  8. Remove from pan onto wire rack to cool
  9. Frost and decorate cookies
  10. (Optional) Freeze cookies for later

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