Old-fashioned Sugar Cookies
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
Old-fashioned Sugar Cookies
* 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
* 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 2/3 cups sugar
* 2 eggs
* 3 teaspoons vanilla
Recipe
Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
Cream butter and shortening together.
Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
Roll dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter and place about 2 inches apart on greased cookies sheets.
Using a flat-bottomed glass or a jar cover, buttered and dipped in sugar, press cookies to measure about 3 inches in diameter, 1/8 inch thick.
Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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