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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup shortening |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
powdered sugar glaze |
Directions:
1. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl; mix well, and pour into crumb mixture. Stir with a fork until moistened. Shape into a ball. Chill 1 hour.
3. Divide dough in half, keeping one half chilled until ready to use. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut with assorted cookie cutters.
4. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets; bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Decorate as desired with Powdered Sugar Glaze.
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