Sure Thing Sugar Cookies

When I decided to make sugar cookies, finding the cookie recipe was quite easy; I have used the same simple recipe all my life. However, the icing was an entirely different matter. In the States, I would have made buttercream frosting with shortening; unfortunately, my shortening supply is quite limited here. After an extensive online search, I settled for this extremely simple frosting, which was very tasty - though more of a glaze.


Sure Thing Sugar Cookies
(yields 5 dozen)

1 c. shortening
4 c. flour (sifted)
½ c. milk
2 eggs
1½ c. sugar
2 t. baking soda
½ t. salt
½ t. Vanilla

Cut shortening ino flour using a pastry blender, until the mixture is a consistency of corn meal and small peas. Combine the rest of the ingredients and mix with the flour-shortening mixture. Roll Dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut into various shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on cookie sheet, at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on edges.


Simple Frosting

3 c. sifted confectioner's sugar
¼ c. milk
½ t. vanilla
Dash of salt

Combine sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; mix well. Add food coloring.