Christmas Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening or butter
3 eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. or more sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream together sugar and shortening.
Add water, beaten eggs and vanilla.
Mix sifted dry ingredients; add to the mixture to form a stiff dough.
(More flour may be required if the eggs are large.)
Roll in small quantities to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured board.
Cut into rings like doughnuts, using two sizes of plastic cups.
Arrange both rings and holes on a greased baking sheet; decorate with sprinkled sugar.
Bake in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.
Makes 8 dozen cookies.