Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Beat butter and shortening on medium to high speed 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Beat till combined, scraping bowl.

4. 4

   Beat in egg and vanilla.

5. 5

   Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer.

6. 6

   Stir in remaining flour.

7. 7

   Divide dough in half.

8. 8

   If necessary, cover and chill dough for 3 hours or till easy to handle.

9. 9

   On a lightly floured surface, roll half at a time to 1/8 inch thick.

10. 10

    Using a 2 1/2 inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut into desired shapes.

11. 11

    Place on un-greased cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Bake in a 375 F oven 7-8 minutes or till edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned.

13. 13

    Cool on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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