tea cakes

maybe you call them sugar cookies,

either way,

they are the perfect Christmas cookie!

i had to get special permission to share this family recipe.

you'll LOVE it!

{and Santa will too ;)}

tea cakes

1 cup shortening 
{yes, shortening. don't scrimp. use it. you'll be glad you did.}

2 cups sugar 
{white}

2 eggs, lightly beaten 
{crack 'em in a bowl and stir it with a fork or something.}

1/2 cup buttermilk 
{i use a powder buttermilk blend  & add water ~ it's in the baking aisle by the baking powder.}

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp vanilla 
{be generous ~ it's the only way.}

5 cups flour 
{all purpose white}

bake 350°F for about 10 minutes.

bring out the cookie cutters!

we made

Christmas trees

Santa & elf hats

snowmen

{the scarves are twizzlers}

stars

snowflakes

candy canes 

{i tried different techniques. didn't turn out very well. any suggestions?}

presents

reindeer

{i tried to make rudolph ;) }

mittens & wreaths

i took a plate to my son's class Christmas party

& they were a hit!

Merry Christmas

from learning. living. giving!