The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies recipe

4 servings

7 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups shortening

3 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup milk

3 eggs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

/Mix in shortening.

Once the shortening is well blended, stir almond flavoring and milk into the dough at the same time, followed by eggs.

Roll out dough onto a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin.

Roll the dough thick.

Cut out cookies and arrange them on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until bottom is golden.