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    Cookies: Easter Basket Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    recipegoldmine.com

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 cup shortening
    1/2 cup butter
    1 cup granulated sugar
    2 eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    Recipe



    Beat shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine dry ingredients; blend into mixture. Chill dough for easy handling; roll out on lightly floured surface. Cut out Easter shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand a few minutes before removing to cool.


    Frosting
    2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons butter
    2 tablespoons hot water
    Candy decorations
    Combine ingredients in bowl; beat until smooth. Divide into 4 bowls; tint with food coloring. Spread on cookies; decorate as desired.

 

 

 

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