Grandma's Sugar Cookies

Merry Christmas all!!!


These are Grandma's sugar cookie recipes.  Why mess with perfection.


Cream 1 cup Shortening
and 1 1/2 cup Sugar


Add 3 eggs
and 1 tsp Vanilla


In a separate bowl, sift 3 1/2 cups Flour
with 2 tsp Baking Powder
and 1 14 tsp Salt


Add to first mixture, Roll 1/4 inch thick
Cut into shapes and bake in 350 degree oven for @10-15 minutes (that's what the recipe card said.  I baked for 12 minutes).


I used an orange buttercream frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel

Like I said... merry Christmas all!

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