holiday sugar cookies

How To Make holiday sugar cookies

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  Step 1
  Cream shortening and sugar.
• Step 2
  Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
• Step 3
  Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
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  Step 4
  Divide dough in half. Shape into logs or 2 balls. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 1 hour. Then remove from refrigerator and cut into about 3 pieces and stack each piece on top of the other and press together until it is pliable (knead it) and forms a ball. Do the same for the other half.
• Step 5
  Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with any shaped cookie cutter. Re-work leftover dough scraps, roll and cut out until all dough is used.
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  Step 6
  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining dough.
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  Step 7
  Frost with Decorator Frosting.
• Step 8
  DECORATOR FROSTING: Cream butter and sugar, add milk and vanilla or almond extract. (I usually use almond) Stir in food coloring.
• Step 9
  Spread on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired.
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