Basic Sugar Cookies

Lizzie Rodriquez's Note:

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• Total Time: 1 hrs 39 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 1⁄3; cup shortening
• 1⁄3; cup margarine
• 2 cups flour , divided
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and margarine with an electric mixer at medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, or until softened.
2. Add 1 cup of the flour, sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
3. Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
4. Divide the dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
5. Roll each portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into the desired shapes.
6. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. If desired, sprinkle with candies or colored sugar before baking,.
8. Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack.