>-------> 1956 EASY CUT-OUT COOKY <-------<

1/2 Cup shortening
1 Cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 T. cream
1 T. vanilla or almond extract
3 1/2 Cups sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, beat until light 
and fluffy. Stir in eggs, cream, and flavoring. Blend in 
the dry ingredients thorougly.

Shape into a mound and wrap in waxed paper. Chill 1 hour.

Roll 1/4 inch thick on a board lightly 'floured' with 
confectioners sugar.

Dip cutter into confectioners sugar before cutting each, 
place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in 375F
oven for 8 minutes or until delicately browned.

NOTE: Flouring with confectioners sugar will prevent 
toughness or sticking. It also sweetens the cookies.


-- COOKY Frosting --

1 egg white
1 Cup confectioners sugar sifted
Few grains salt

Add sugar gradually to the unbeaten egg white. Beat until
smooth and frosting is of consistency pour.

Divide into two or three bowls and color in pastel shades
as desired. Flavor as desired. Spread on Cut Out Cookies.

 

~Christmas Recipes 1957 Copyright West Ohio Gas Company~