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Christmas Sugar Cookies--Or Anytime Recipe

Christmas Sugar Cookies--Or Anytime Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Directions:

Mix the shortening, sugar, vanilla, and eggs till light and fluffy.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Chill 3-4 hours or overnight (I do mine overnight).
On a well-floured surface, roll thin.
Cut in shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Sprinkle sugar on top of them.
Bake 350-375 degrees (depending on oven) for 6-8 minutes depending on your thickness.
Cool on a rack.
You may also decorate them with and icing; there are a couple of good ones on Zaar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1510.28 Kcal (6323 kJ)
Calories from fat	733.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.46g	125%
Cholesterol	122.76mg	41%
Sodium	3863.7mg	161%
Potassium	552.33mg	12%
Total Carbs	176.82g	59%
Sugars	44.24g	177%
Dietary Fiber	14.49g	58%
Protein	20.85g	42%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	406.7mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	442.28 Kcal (1852 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.86g	125%
Cholesterol	35.95mg	41%
Sodium	1131.47mg	161%
Potassium	161.75mg	12%
Total Carbs	51.78g	59%
Sugars	12.95g	177%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	58%
Protein	6.11g	42%
Iron	2.6mg	50%
Calcium	119.1mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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