Cardinal Sugar Cookies
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ sticks butter
2/3 cups shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In a nother bowl, beat butter and shortening together. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture beating until well combined. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight. Roll on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into cardinal shapes and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool. Decorate with frosting and red sugar crystals.
Julie Murphy at Christmas Brunch 2007
Cardinal Sugar Cookies