Christmas Sugar Cookies Or Anytime

I had made sugar cookies for more years than i want to count and never changed the recipe. but then one day, a lady at our church made this recipe for the kids at the christmas program. my husband tasted them and told me to get the recipe. i rebelled at changing, but to please him, i tried them. now, these are all i ever make. they are wonderful. i do use crisco (shame on me because of the type of fat.) the lady said she had tried, and i did too, butter, and also half butter and half crisco, but they didn't come out the same, but with the crisco they are yummy.

Steps

Mix the shortening , sugar , vanilla , and eggs till light and fluffy.

Add the rest of the ingredients.

Chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

On a well-floured surface , roll thin.

Cut in shapes.

Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Sprinkle sugar on top of them.

Bake 350-375 degrees for 6-8 minutes depending on your thickness.

Cool on a rack.

You may also decorate them with and icing.

There are a couple of good ones on zaar.

Ingredients

shortening, sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda