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Delilah's Frosted Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Recipe By : Delilah Lopez
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Rolled

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 drops any color food coloring

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon
vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture.
Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from baking
sheets to cool on wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.
In a small bowl, beat the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners'
sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk one tablespoon at a time until a good
spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring to desired shade.
Decorate cooled cookies, and set on waxed paper to harden.