Grandma's Cut-Out Cookies

My grandma was an amazing baker.  She always had several sweet options for dessert on her counter.  I still remember the excitement, every time I went to her house as a kid, knowing there would be a treat waiting for me.   What would be hiding in the tupperware containers on the counter?!?!  I loved that they weren't clear containers that I could see through too.  It made the anticipation even better.  Did Grandma make sugar cookies?  pinwheels? or these cut-out cookies?  I always had to peek on my way into the house.

She passed away almost 2 years ago.  Not a day goes by that I don't think about her and the lessons that she taught me.  Most of all I loved how she enjoyed making people happy with her amazing talent in the kitchen.  This recipe was one that she made for all of the holidays.  They are instantly ready to cut out...no waiting a few hours for the dough to chill in the refrigerator.  I hope these cookies can bring your family together like they did for us.  And a special thanks to Grandma for always satisfying my sweet tooth!! 
 

Ingredients:
3 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla


Directions:
1.  In medium bowl sift dry ingredients together, set aside.
2.  Cream shortening and sugar together.  Add milk, vanilla, and eggs.
3.  Gradually add dry mixture until just moistened.  Roll and press into a ball.
4.  Roll out dough onto floured surface, cut out with cookies cutters.
5.  Press in sugar and sprinkles.
6.  Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Source:  My sweet grandma's cookbook

This recipe is linked up to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

My oldest daughter helping out

My youngest working hard

Pressing the cut-out dough into sprinkles

The finished product

Some blue ones that we also made