Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
food coloring (optional)
colored crystal sugar (optional)
Preparation
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together (I use a whisk) and gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape dough into 1-1/2\" balls.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool after 2 minutes.
****FOR ICING****.
In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Tint with food coloring (I prefer the gel) if desired.
****DECORATING****.
Dip the cooled cookies into the icing.
Sprinkle with colored sugars if desired.
Place on waxed paper until icing is set.
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