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Recipe for Easter Basket Cookies from the Candy section.

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.



We hope you enjoy your freshly made Easter Basket Cookies. This recipe came from Candy's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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