Cut Out Cookies
1/2 cup of softened butter, and 1/4 cup of softened margarine
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
(can be doubled for Christmas time)
In large bowl, beat butter/margarine and 1 cup of sugar till creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Roll up in a dough ball, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. On a floured surface, roll out dough, cut out with cookie cutters, and place placed apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a 400 degree oven (preheat) and cook 8-10 minutes. The insulated baking sheets usually take a little longer - 10 minutes. Cool one minute on sheet, then transfer to wire racks. Frost and decorate when cool. Makes about 4 dozen small shapes. Don't forget to make a sugar cookie pretzel with the end of the dough! My favorite part!
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