Snickerdoodles

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together shortening, butter, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Blend flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Stir into shortening mixture. Shape into 1" balls. Roll dough in mixture of 2 tblsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Makes 4 dozen.

From: Tiki

Sugar Cookies

1/2 c. crisco
1 c. sugar
1 square margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tblsp milk
2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Mix together crisco, margarine and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and milk. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Use TONS of flour when you roll them out, they are way sticky. Roll to desired thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. (Do not over bake. They will not brown, and if you cook them too long, they will be hard.)

From: Mom

Strawberries & Cream Pie

8 ounce pkg. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
2 packages instant lemon pudding
3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. whipped topping
Fresh strawberries
Graham Cracker pie crust

Slice strawberries and layer on bottom of pie crust. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 cups whipped topping until well blended, spread over berries. Cover with another layer of sliced berries. Mix lemon pudding, milk, and remaining whipped topping until well blended. Spread over berry layer. Add final top layer of strawberries. Refrigerate overnight to set up, or in freezer for about 5 hours. Keep refrigerated.

From: Marti on Good Things Utah