Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening (no butter)
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
food coloring (if desired)
Preparation
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Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs, flavoring and food coloring until fluffy.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl.
Combine the 2 mixtures and chill for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0 and roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board.
Cut with a cookie cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake just until cookies are set (about 6 minutes).
Makes about 3 dozen.
Cool cookies and ice them or put different colors of sugar on before baking.
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