1 c. Crisco butter shortening or 1 stick Crisco butter flavor all vegetable shortening sticks
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. milk
3 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Colored sugar and sprinkles
Frosting:
4 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. Crisco butter shortening
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
6-7 tbsp. milk
food coloring
Combine shortening, sugars in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add milk. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in separate large bowl. Mix into shortening mixture until well blended. Chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 350. Roll out 1/3 of dough at a time to about 1/4 inch thickness on floured surface. Cut out with cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 6-8 mins. or until edges of cookies are slightly golden. Remove immediately to cooling rack.
Frosting:
Combine powdered sugar, shortening and vanilla in bowl with electric mixer; slowly blend in milk to reach desired consistency. Beat on high speed for 5 mins. or until smooth and creamy. Tint frosting with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.
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