Shaped Vanilla Cookies

These are soft, cake-like cookies, best with frosting. Roll them out thickly, and bake no more than 8 minutes. They will stay soft, and everyone raves over them. I use them as cutouts for holidays.

• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup margarine
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream together the margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda and salt.

Step 2

Roll out (not too thin) and cut into any shape. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 minutes.

Step 3

I have used confectioner sugar frosting, or buttercream frosting, or even canned frosting ( if I'm desperate). Enjoy!