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Easter Basket Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Beat shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in
eggs, one at a time. Combine dry ingredients; blend into mixture.
Chill dough for easy handling; roll out on lightly floured surface.
Cut out Easter shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie
sheet at 400 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned.
Let stand a few minutes before removing to cool.
Frosting
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons hot water
Candy decorations
Combine ingredients in bowl; beat until smooth. Divide into 4 bowls;
tint with food coloring. Spread on cookies; decorate as desired.
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