grandma margaret's cut out cookies

How To Make grandma margaret's cut out cookies

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  Step 1
  In a large mixing bowl add your shortening and white sugar. Mix until blended
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  Step 2
  Add your brown sugar and eggs. Mix until blended then add your cinnamon and nutmeg.
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  Step 3
  Blend one cup of your flour with the baking soda and baking powder. add that to your mixture.
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  Step 4
  Start adding your flour gradually alternating with buttermilk. Make sure to begin and end with flour. * Towards the end you may want to use your hands!
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  Step 5
  Get your cookie cutters out and start rolling your dough on a floured surface. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until you start seeing a LITTLE brown on the edges.
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  Step 6
  Make your frosting: In a medium size bowl add you softened butter or margarine, gradually add your powdered sugar one cup at a time.
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  Step 7
  after all the powdered sugar is blended add your vanilla extract. Whip until creamy
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  Step 8
  Get several bowls out for the colors you choose to use.
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  Step 9
  Don't take too long...the grand kids are ready! ....and the little dog at the bottom left waiting for the crumbs!
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  Step 10
  Start decorating!
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