The librarians at one of the branches of our local library system made this Star Wars cookie cutter set for me with their 3D printer and then I made cookies to share with them! Here's the cookie recipe that I used:
Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
2 TBSP milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 plus 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Cream sugar, shortening, and butter and then add in eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing well. Add in baking powder, salt, and 3 cups flour until all ingredients are combined. Add more flour if dough is really sticky, it should be a slightly tacky consistency. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight or stick in the freezer for a half hour until dough is easy to hand. Grease cookies sheets lightly or use parchment paper. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes. Reroll trimmings and cut until dough is used up, Try not to work in too much flour. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 8 minutes or until edges start to turn light brown. Remove to a rack to cool.
Look for more cookie posts this week and the next!
