Christmas Time Cookies
- Reviews 6
Ready In: 35 mins
Yields: 20-30 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup shortening (part butter)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Directions
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Blend in shortening and nutmeg; add sugar in 1/4 creaming after each addition until fluffy.
- Add egg and milk to mixture, stirring until blended.
- Chill for 15 minutes.
- Place dough on lightly floured board and roll until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut cookies (use any cookie cutters, we often use the "christmas tree" shape) Place cookies on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for about 12-15 minutes until pale golden.
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