Crisp Cookie Cutouts

Description:

Tasty Cookie For Any Special Occasion!

Cooking Time:

Bake 8 to 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup C&H® or Domino® Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup shortening (part butter for flavor)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• candied fruits, sprinkles and colored sugar (optional)
• frosting (optional)

Instructions:

In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; stir into sugar mixture. Chill dough 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured board, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters or trace around pattern with knife. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on rack. Hints: If cookies are to be hung for decoration, before baking pierce small hole in dough 1/2 inch from top edge. To decorate cookies: Before baking decorate with candied fruits, sprinkles or colored sugar. After baking, frost, then decorate with any of the above.

Serving Size:

Makes 5 dozen