1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
2 Whole Eggs
4 Tbs. Whole Milk
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
Additional Granulated Sugar for Sprinkling
Instructions:
Blend sugar, shortening, eggs, and milk in a large mixing bowl until
creamy. Use an
electric mixer for quick results; or you may elect to blend by hand for
a more
"traditional" baking experience.
Sift in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Thoroughly blend
dry ingredients
with wet ingredients.
Take about half the cookie dough and place it on a lightly floured
surface. Roll out the
dough and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cut out shapes using your
favorite cookie
cutter, and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for about 8 to 10 minutes
in a 375-F
degree pre-heated oven. When the cookies are done, the edges will have
browned lightly.
Kitchen Staff Tips: Although it was originally intended for Christmas as cut-out cookies to
be frosted. You
would find the same cookies on Valentine's Day, Easter, and any special
occasion when
an easy-to-transport, tasty cookie was required.
