Italian Sugar Cookies
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups sugar
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2 cups white vegetable shortening ( such as Crisco )
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6 eggs
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2 cups buttermilk
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4 tsp lemon or vanilla or anise extract
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2 tsp cream of tartar
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2 tsp baking soda
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7 1/2 cups flour ( see instructions below )
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Optional: white icing or glaze
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colored sugar sprinkle, nuts etc.
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