Melanie's Famous Sugar Cookies

Melanie's Famous Sugar Cookies
Melanie Passey

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
3-1/2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
2 t. cream of tartar
1 t. vanilla

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients all at once and mix well. Refrigerate dough for at least an hour. Roll on to a floured surface until 1/4 to 1/8" thick and cut. Add a little more flour if dough is too sticky. Bake at 350 for 10 min. Remove from pans immediately. They will seem a little crumbly after they are first baked. They are best after they have been frosted and have sat for a few hours. Store in an airtight container. Use wax paper if you have to layer them. These are great because they stay fresh tasting for up to a week!

Here is my favorite frosting recipe:

Buttercream Icing

4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 t. vanilla
4-1/2 t. milk