This is the recipe that we're making today as a matter of fact! We have two Valentine parties this week and are making these heart-shaped treats for our friends. This recipe was passed down from my mom. I think she makes the world's best sugar cookies!
Sue's Fabulous Sugar Cookies - For Every Holiday!
1 1/2 c. margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
5 c. sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon OR vanilla extract
Cream margarine, sugar and eggs. Add in extract, then flour, powder and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour until dough is fairly stiff. Roll out on floured surface. Cut Shapes. Bake at 350 degrees. 7-9 minutes.
Frosting
1 c. crisco
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract (white if you have it)
Cream crisco. Add small amounts of sugar and milk until blended. Add extracts and blend well. Divide to add colors if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
