Given to me by an aunt that made the most delicious Christmas cookies I have ever tasted!
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
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.