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Aunt Zula's Christmas Cutouts

SUBMITTED BY: Heather Newcomer PHOTO BY: kinkybutton

"This a fantastic old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe that is not as sweet as others that I have used. They complement a powdered sugar icing without being overly sweet. My favorite, and EASY!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Cream sugar and shortening together. Add eggs and dry ingredients. Add the milk last.
  3. No need to chill this dough, simply roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out and bake 10-12 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LAURA FLORENCE
This is a fantastic recipe for making a simple cutout cookie as a base for a flavorful icing. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by flannelpants
I thought that this was one of the best sugar cookie recipes that I have ever tried. I liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by JENNSJOY
This recipe was yummy! I actually made it for 144 servings (288 cookies) for family and gift... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2006 by susie bloomfield
the best sugar cookie recipe i have tryed so far, i would highly recommend it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by TRACY TEEGARDEN
I tried these cookies for the first time and I ended up making two batches!!! They were so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2002 by JENNIFER MESSER
Great recipe! Cookies are delicious, light and crisp. Easy to make. One hint - the dough was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MY3SONS
This recipe is easy to work with and makes beautiful cookies..perfect for decorating. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by TAMMYS3GIRLEIGHS
Thank you so much. This was very easy for a Virgin Cookie maker. My 10 year old daughter and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by FACEN8ME
These cookies turned out very bland - my 2 & 3 year old boys wouldn't eat more than one...even... MORE