Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Combine remaining ingredients except decorators frosting; add to creamed mixture, blending well. Roll a small portion of dough at a time on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. (If too soft, chill dough until firm enough to roll.) Cut with 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until only a slight indention remains when touched lightly. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack. prepare decorators frosting and decorate with holiday designs or messages.
Decorators Frosting- Combine 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 2 Tablespoons shortening, 2 Tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small mixer bowl; beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. Tint with drops of food coloring, blending well.
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4/28/2012
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