Happy 4th

Today we are being lazy and just hanging out as a family!  Something that rarely happens anymore with the girls being older and busier!  Tonight we will get together with a bunch of friends, play some games, eat great food and watch the fireworks. 
I've made my potato salad, cut up a watermelon and made sugar cookies.  These sugar cookies are so yummy that I just had to share them with you!

I made some star ones too, but they turned out kinda wanky, all crooked and goofy looking.

Here's the recipe:

2 cups butter

3 cups sugar

6 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

7 cups flour

4 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add cream of tartar, soda and salt.  Gradually add flour.  Take half of the dough out.  If it is a bit sticky, add a bit more flour.  Roll the dough so it is thick.  Use cookie cutters to cut out.  Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.  Makes about 5 dozen.  Don't let the cookies brown!

Frosting:

4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup shortening

5 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon clear vanilla ( I just use regular)

In a large bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and shortening until smooth.  Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes.  Add food coloring if desired.

These cookies are so soft and delish!  Oh and they are so healthy and good for you...well maybe not that, but they sure are worth splurging on!

Happy 4th of July! 

I'm off to go swim with the family in the pool!

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