Spiced Sugar Cookies

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Found on thegraciouswife.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shortening
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or lemon or almond)

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and beat well. Then add vanilla and mix again.
• Add dry ingredients and stir by hand with a large spoon.
• Roll cookies out on a floured surface using a floured rolling pin. Cut out cookies using a glass or cookie cutters.
• Place rolled out cookies on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for about 5-7, until lightly brown on the edges. Cool before frosting.