GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS SUGAR CUTOUT COOKIES

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This recipe came from my husband's grandmother who is not with us anymore. This is his favorite Christmas cookie.

Provided by mjwalter

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 6 Dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup shortening or 1 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground pecans (Optional, ground pecans for added flavor. This is how Grandma always mixed hers) (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Add shortening or margarine using a fork to combine with dry ingredients.
  • Add unbeaten eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Add ground pecans for added flavor. (This is how Grandma always mixed hers).
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together, add alternately with the eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll out thin on floured board and cut with floured cookie cutters.
  • Decorate with sugar.
  • Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
  • Makes about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.8

Mubashir Hussain Toori
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of the sugar cookie and the icing.


Danika Westling
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I've never made sugar cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!


Richard Costello
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These cookies are always a hit at my holiday parties. They're so festive and delicious.


Eugene Shufelt
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, and the icing is perfect.


Fasail Khan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make your house smell amazing.


Megalan
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I love the versatility of these cookies. You can decorate them however you want, so they're perfect for any occasion.


Camila Trejo
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they always bring back fond memories.


Grace Murugi
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I tried making these cookies for the first time this year and they were a hit! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Lindy Madlala
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These are the best Christmas cookies I've ever had. They're so flavorful and the icing is to die for.


Adowa Noliy
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I've been making these cookies for years and they always turn out perfect. They're so delicious and festive.


Garf
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My family loves these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat.


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