tender italian sugar cookie

Name: Tender Italian Sugar Cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) shortening; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 3 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 3 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; ## ICING; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; - food coloring and colored sugar, optional

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Nov 14, 2012

I found these delicious little cookies in my Taste Of Home magazine..I am making them again tomorrow to freeze for Christmas..They are so soft and delicious...

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
ICING
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- food coloring and colored sugar, optional

How To Make tender italian sugar cookie

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Step 2

Shape dough into 1 1/2 in. balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degree for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Step 3

For Icing: In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip the tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
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