Mom's Christmas Cookie Recipe

1/3 cup shortening (butter Crisco or butter)
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Cream together 1/3 cup shortening (Crisco or butter) and 1/3 cup sugar.
Add 1 egg, 2/3 cup honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Sift together 2 3/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Makes a stiff dough.
Chill dough then roll out and cut shapes.
Bake at 325-350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

If you want a spiced "brown" version: Substitute brown sugar and molasses for white sugar and honey. Use cinnamon and ginger for spice.

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