Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup butter-flavor or regular shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 cups all-purpose flour Paste or liquid food coloring Directions:1. In bowl beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat or stir in the flour (dough will be stiff). 2. Divide dough into portions, one for each color to be used. Knead food coloring into each portion, adding it slowly until desired color is obtained. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Shape dough into toy shapes (as described or others). Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are firm. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. |