Cut-Out Cookie Recipe (Christmas)

It's been awhile since I've had to make these from scratch (or seen them made from scratch)--Mom has been making these ahead of time for our Christmas Cookie Making Day so all we have to do is frost and decorate them!

~Frosting recipe not included in this post~

Cut-Out Cookie Recipe (5-6 dozen cookies)

*1 ½ c. sugar

*½ c. butter

*½ c. shortening

*3 eggs

*1 tsp. vanilla

*3 ½ c. flour

*2 tsp. baking powder

*1 ¼ tsp. salt

1. Cream sugar, butter, shortening, eggs and vanilla thoroughly

2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well.

4. Chill several hours until firm.

5. Roll out small portions of dough on lightly floured surface.

6. Cut with floured cookie cutters.

7. Place on ungreased baking sheet. (Optional: Sprinkle with sugar)

8. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.

9. Let cool then Decorate!!!!

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