Santa's Sugar Cookies
This recipe serves 48. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 114 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. Only Head to the store and pick up shortening, eggs, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Combine the flour, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Dip one end of each cookie into melted chocolate; sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.