Mom’s Sugar Cookies

By á-43099

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 c. butter flavored shortening
• 2 eggs
• 5 c. flour, divided
• 1/4 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3 t. baking powder
• 1 c. milk
• 1 t. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl cream sugar, shortening and eggs. Add 1 c. flour, soda, salt and baking powder. Combine milk and vanilla. Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Roll onto lightly floured surface ¼ inch thick. Cut with desired shapes. Bake on ungreased cookies sheets at 400° for 8 – 10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn light golden brown. Cool and frost with favorite frosting. Makes 3 dozen.