Festive Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ethel’s Sugar Cookies

1. Mix thoroughly:

• ¾ cup soft shortening (part butter)

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• ½ tsp, flavoring (vanilla or lemon or a combination)

2. Sift together and stir in:

• 2 ½ cups flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 tsp. Salt

3. Chill for at least 1 hour

4. Roll out ⅛” thick and cut into shapes.

5. Bake 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees

6. Amount: 4 doz. 3” cookies

Sweet Sugarbelle Royal Icing Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound confectioner’s sugar

• 3 tablespoons meringue powder

• 1½ teaspoons oil-free vanilla extract

• ½ cup warm water

Directions:

1. Mix vanilla with ¼ cup of warm water

2. Use a mixer to combine dry ingredients

3. Using a mixer on low setting, mix dry ingredients with the water/vanilla mixture, slowly adding it in

4. Continue mixing and slowly add remaining ¼ cup water one teaspoon at a time until icing reaches a thick, honey-like consistency (whole cup may not be used)

5. Mix on medium-high for 2-4 minutes until thick and fluffy icing with medium-soft peaks.

6. Amount: enough to frost 24-36 cookies

Recipe courtesy of: Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook (1956)

Photos by: Melissa Zurla