My Mother's Kitchen

As a child one of the greatest thrills was walking through the back door into my mother’s kitchen after school. The warm sweet smell of freshly baked cookies took away all the upsets that school time had brought. I was one of those shy, awkward kids who fell all the time, tripping over a hair that had landed in my path. Some how those cookies and my mother’s smile and hug changed all of that. Perhaps some of you , I mean those who dare to peek into my blog have similar experiences of life and cooking. That must be why I love to cook for my family and want to share some special times and recipes with you.
My mother’s sugar cookies were the best. Unfortunately I have only a few treasured recipes to share . For you see she was able to whip wonderful treats out of the air. Much like her mother before her. Unlike me who has broken this wonder tradition of culinary imagination. In my search for her sugar cookie recipe I have found one that is close. Hope you will enjoy these cookies as much as my family does. But always remember to make them with love.
Recipe #1:
Traditional Sugar Cookie
3/4 cup shortening (part butter or margarine, softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Mix thoroughly shortening,sugar,eggs and flavoring. Blend in flour,baking powder and salt. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven 400 degrees. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until very light brown. My husband likes them a little under baked than over.
Makes about 3 doz.