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Sugar: Grandma's Sugar Cookies

Source of Recipe

Amish Country Cookbook Vol III


List of Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup lard
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 c. flour -- (6 to 7)
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons baking soda


Recipe

Cream together sugar, lard, and shortening. Add eggs and beat. Add milk and flavorings. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Drop on baking sheets and bake at 350ºF for 5-7 minutes. For frosting, mix 1 lb. powdered sugar, 2 tbl. butter, 1 tsp lemon extract and enough milk to spread nicely. Makes 9 dozen soft sugar cookies; freezes well.