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                             Sugar Cookie Mix

Recipe By     : Lisa Lepsy
Serving Size  : 40   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Gift Idea                        Holiday

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Butter -- softened
     1/2  c             Shortening
   6      c             All-purpose flour
   1      tb            Baking powder
   1      tb            Salt
                        Colored Sugar:
     1/4  c             Sugar
   2      dr            Food coloring -- any shade

In a small mixing bowl combine butter and shortening. In a large bowl
combine remaining cookie ingredients. Using a pastry blender, two
knives or a food processor cut shortening mixture into flour mixture
until like fine meal. Store in air tight container in fridge until
gift giving with recipe as follows:

Sugar Cookies:

Combine 2 cups of mix with 2/3 cups sugar, 1 ts vanilla, 2 tb milk,
and 1 egg. Roll on floured surface with floured pin to 1/8"
thickness. Cut shapes and bake at 400 F on a lightly greased cookie
sheet for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned on edges. Sprinkle
with colored sugar before baking if desired or frost and decorate
when cooled.

Yield: 40 Cookies

To make colored sugars, in a jar combine sugar with 2 to 3 drops of
color. Cover tightly and shake until blended.

I put mix in a plain non-ziploc gallon size bag. Tie with ribbon or
raffia. Add a wooden spoon, and cookie cutters in basket, lined with
a linen napkin. I buy tiny jars and fill with different colored
sugars, and throw in cookie cutters for whatever season. Christmas,
valentines day, halloween, etc. Nice teacher basket too, with an
apple cookie cutter.


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