The Best Darn Sugar Cookies Ever

The Best Darn Sugar Cookies Ever

Cookie Recipe:

3/4 c. Shortening

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla (I LOVE  Danncy Mexican Vanilla)

2 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill for at least one hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out and cut 1/8" thick. Use ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes. Makes approximately two dozen cookies.

Butter Cream Frosting:

1/4 c. unsalted butter

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla

3 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. milk

Combine melted butter, salt, vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar. Add milk and remaining sugar alternately. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add more sugar to thicken or milk to thin.

**My Mom passed along this recipe to me and these are seriously the best sugar cookies. They are soft with a crispy outside and so easy to make. They freeze well so make a bunch in advance!**