• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Beat shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
3. Combine dry ingredients; blend into mixture.
4. Chill dough for easy handling; roll out on lightly floured surface.
5. Cut out Easter shapes with cookie cutters.
6. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. Let stand a few minutes before removing to cool.

Frosting

• 2 c. 10x sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. hot water
• candy decorations

1. Combine ingredients in bowl; beat until smooth.
2. Divide into 4 bowls; tint with food coloring.
3. Spread on cookies; decorate as desired.