Sugar Cookies With Icing

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These are so yummy, i use different cookie cutters for each season, (valentines day hearts are my favorite) they are beautiful, and are never around long enough to see how they age.

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Steps

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Cream shortening.

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Gradually add sugar , beating until fluffy.

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Add eggs and vanilla.

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Mix well.

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Combine dry ingredients.

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Add to creamed mixture , mixing well.

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Divide dough in half.

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Wrap in wax paper , chill at least one hour.

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Roll half of dough to 1 / 4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.

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Keep remaining dough chilled.

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Cut dough with a cookie cutter.

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Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

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Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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Cool on wire rack.

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Cream butter.

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Graduallly add sugar , beating until blended.

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Add milk and vanilla , mixing until smooth , stir in food coloring , if desired.

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Spread on cookies.

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Ingredients

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shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring