Cut-Out Cookies recipe

Name: Cut-Out Cookies
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.

Step 2

Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.

Step 3

To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.