Cut-out Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
• 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.
• 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.