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Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Set aside.
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Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
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Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add egg, milk, and vanilla.
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Beat well.
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Add dry ingredients; beat well.
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Divide dough in half -- cover and chill about 3 hours.
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Working with half the dough at a time -- on a lightly prepared surfae ( flour mixed with powdered sugar) roll to 1/8 thickness.
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Cut into desired shapes.
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Place on an UNGREASED cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes -- or until done.
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(when edges start to brown).
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Cool slightly and remove to a wire rack to cool.
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Frost when cool and decorate if desired.
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*** I like to make these in small stars and hearts to tuck in a cookie tray.
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Also like the edible glitter on them.
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Frosting.
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Sifted powdered sugar -- 2 cups -- gradually add a couple Tablespoons of milk and mix well -- adding more milk to get the desired consistency -- should be spreadable not runny.
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If too thin.
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add more powdered sugar.
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If
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desired -- divide frosting and tint with a toothpick dipped in food coloring to get the desired delicate shade you desire.
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Immediately top with sprinkles, edible glitter etc.
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Allow several hours for the frosting to harden.
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I leave them over-night.
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Enjoy!
