Cook Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- colored sugar
Preparation:
Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar; add the eggs and blend well. Sift together flour, soda, and cream of tartar; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla. Chill the dough thoroughly. Roll chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets, sprinkle with colored sugar, and bake at 425° for 6 to 8 minutes. Recipe makes about 6 dozen Christmas cookies.
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