Lindas Roll Out Sugar Cookies Food

MY FAVORITE ROLL OUT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream sugar and margarine; add egg and flavorings and mix well.
• Stir dry ingredients; mix into sugar and margarine mixture. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Roll out 3/16-inch thick.
• Bake 7-8 minutes until delicately brown.
• Let cool.
• Icing for Roll Out Sugar Cookies: 2 cups powdered sugar, milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla
• Icing for Roll Out Sugar Cookies: In a mixing bowl, sift powdered sugar.
• Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until mixture is the consistency of a thin glaze. Add vanilla.
• Blend well.
• Food coloring may be added, if desired.

LINDA'S ROLL-OUT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream shortening and sugar together in large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Add almond extract.
• While mixing on slow speed, add one cup of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add remaining flour until dough is mixed well.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2-3 hours. Flour surface and roll out the cookie dough to desired thickness for cookie cutters.
• Place cut-outs on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 9-10 minutes at 375 degrees. Cookies will be slightly brown around the edges. Remove from pan to cooling rack.