These McLean sugar cookies are a holiday tradition. Use with different cookie cutters for different times of the year. I always make these on Christmas and Halloween.
McLean Sugar Cookies
Makes 2 dozen
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
4 tsp milk
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add egg, beat till light and fluffy. Stir in milk. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour. On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8 inch thick. Cut desired shapes with cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges will be slightly golden. Cool slightly, then remove from pan. Cool on rack and frost.
McLean Vanilla Frosting
this frosting is perfect for cookies, cakes or graham cracker sandwiches
2 sticks softened butter
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
Up to 4 tablespoons of milk
Beat the butter, add 3 cups of powdered sugar and salt. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk. Add more powdered sugar or milk till you reach desired consistency.
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