Ethel's Sugar Cookies

By Lawana Casto

(single batch)

½ cup margarine

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 ½ cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring thoroughly. Blend in salt and baking powder. Mix in flour. Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400F. Roll dough 1/8” thick. Cut with cooky cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until delicate golden color. Makes about 4 dozen.

(double batch)

1 cup margarine

½ cup shortening

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

5 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp salt