*** A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN ***

Oh yes we're already pulling out the cookie cutters there's
nothing like the sweet aroma of cookies baking and although
there are "bajillions" of different recipes out there I just
love to make and decorate sugar cookies with the kids. Here's
a terrific HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIE recipe today for decorating
purposes. Don't forget to whip up a big batch of the frosting
(see below) too, gather up a bunch of different sprinkles and
other candy decorations.....now invite the kids over and enjoy!
Who do you think will have more fun... you or the kids? Sure
make these real pretty but no worries they'll taste good too
and be a success at any cookie exchange.
Enjoy!

Marzee
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RECIPE: HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES

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INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup solid shortening (butter flavored preferred)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl
at medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture,
mixing on low speed until well blended. Cover dough and chill
1 hour, if desired, for easy rolling. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll half of dough at a time. Roll out dough on lightly floured
surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut in
desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Roll leftover
pieces. Sprinkle with colored decorations or leave plain to
decorate when cool. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes,
or until edges are light brown. (Time will vary with cookie
size.) Cool slightly, then remove to cooling rack. Cool
completely before decorating.

Yield: about 36 cookies: varies with cookie size
Categories: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday


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MARZEE'S CORNER

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FROSTING RECIPE FOR COOKIE DECORATING:

1 pound powdered sugar
2 egg whites

Combine powdered sugar and egg whites or meringue powder
in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle
attachment. Set on low speed. Add 1/2 cup water drop by
drop. For a thinner consistency, usually used as foundation,
add more water. A thicker consistency is generally used
for further embellishing. Beat until the mixture holds a
ribbonlike trail on the surface for five seconds when you
raise the paddle.

Makes 6 cups.


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