Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
- Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
- To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 402 kcal
Carbohydrates: 54.8 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Fat: 18.3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Sodium: 288 mg
