Christmas Butter Cookies With Icing

1. 1

   Sift together flour, cream of tartar, salt and soda.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening until fine particles form.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs well and add sugar and vanilla.

4. 4

   Stir into first mixture and chill 1/2 hour. Pinch off dough and roll in balls about the size of walnuts. Place on greased cookie sheet and flatten with bottom of a glass which has been dipped in sugar.

5. 5

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6. 6

   Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured board.

7. 7

   Cut out with cookie cutters and bake.

8. 8

   Bake in 375u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

9. 9

   For variation sift nutmeg and cinnamon with light brown sugar and sprinkle over top of cookies before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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