Aunt Ann’s Christmas cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 5 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder

Directions

1. Cream shortening, sugar, add eggs and beat well.
2. Add milk and sift dry ingredients alternately, beating well after each addition.
3. Chill Dough several hours or over night.
4. Roll out on floured board and cut in fancy shapes.

Timing

• several hours or over night

Equipment

• floured board

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