Ultimate Sugar Cookies

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   BEAT shortening and sugar in large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy.

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   Beat in egg, milk and vanilla until well blended.

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   COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.

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   Gradually add flour mixture to shortening mixture at low speed until well blended.

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   Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.

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   HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Roll 1/3 of dough at a time on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.

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   Cut dough with 2 to 3-inch floured cookie cutters.

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   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

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   BAKE 5 to 9 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

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    Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

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    Transfer cookies to cooling rack.

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    Frost and decorate as desired.

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    VARIATION:.

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    DROP COOKIE: Do not refrigerate dough.

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    Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonsful of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

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    Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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