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Colonial Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add sugar gradually to shortening and cream until light
and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking
powder and salt together and add to the sugar mixture,
blending well. Chill for several hours or overnight in the
refrigerator. Roll 1/8” thick on floured board and cut into
desired shape with cookie cutter. Sprinkle with additional
sugar. Bake in 400 degree oven 6-8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.
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