Virtual cookie exchange

Jen over at Mommay's Mayhem is hosting a virtual cookie exchange. It's pretty simple......all you have to do is share your favorite holiday cookie recipe. I knew right away what recipe I was going to choose.....my grandma's sugar cookies and vanilla butter frosting. It would seriously not be Christmas without these cookies. We always triple this recipe to make a pretty big batch:

1/2 c. shortening (1/2 butter)

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1T. milk

1tsp. vanilla

1 1/4c. flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

Chill in refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours but overnight is best. Roll out to desired thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 425 for 5-7 minutes. Cool then frost with:

3 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup butter (softened)

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

2T. milk

You can add food coloring for different cookie shapes.