Dad’s Sugar Cookies
And one more thing before I go…I normally put out a holiday tablescape, but this year, I just don’t know how I want to decorate my tables this year. Once I decide, I’ll be sure to put out a post but until then, I added my past Christmas and New Year’s tablescapes below. If you are looking for some ideas, be sure to check them out!!! Enjoy!!!
Dad's Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsps cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 eggs
Sugar Cookie Icing:
- 1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp milk
- food coloring of your choice
- sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
Instructions for Sugar Cookie Dough
- *Cream together butter, shortening, sugar*Add flour, eggs, baking soda, cream of tartar, vanilla*Mix well*Refrigerate for 1 hour*Roll out ¼ thick and cut*Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes and let cool
Instructions for Sugar Cookie Icing
- *Blend sugar and butter until creamy, making sure there are no lumps*Add vanilla, salt, milk, and food coloring*Mix well*Spread with a spatula or knife
Notes
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