Millies Cookies

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 2hrs 15mins
Cooking time: 12 mins

Ingredients

MILLIE'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES

2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Method

Mix first 4 ingredients; set aside.
Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, beat well.

Add flour mixture, add vanilla.

Chill well, at least 2 hours.

Roll out and cut shapes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Two tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed together can be sprinkled on top before baking; or colored sugar decorations; or make an icing and decorate after baking.