Monday, February 1, 2010

Sugar Cookies



2/3 c shortening (i used butter)
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
Cream together above ingredients
Add 1 egg till light and fluffy
Stir in 4 tsp milk
Add 2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Chill for 1 hr. Then roll out 1/8 inch thick
Bake 375, 6-8 min.

You will need a triple batch. These are excellent

Frosting: powdered sugar
vanilla(lemon)
milk
butter
may add orange or lemon peel