Christmas Cookies

35 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

615 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	sugar
1/2	cup	butter	melted
2	large	eggs	beaten
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2	cups	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1	teaspoon	cream of tartar
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/2	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Blend sugar and shortening well.

Stir in beaten eggs and vanila.

Sift and mix dry ingredients and add to butter mixture, blending well.

Chill.

Turn on to lightly floured board and roll to 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut with floured cutters.

Before baking, sprinkle colored sugar on to the cookies.

It sticks and then there's no need for frosting, unless you would rather have it.

On greased cookie sheets, bake in 375 degrees F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 156g

Amount per Serving

Calories 615 38% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.0g	40%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	77%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 563mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g	29%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 38.0g
Protein 10.0g	20%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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