Crispy Vanilla Sugar Cookies

 

Crispy loaded with vanilla flavor and easy!

1/2 Cup Butter Softened

1/2 Cup Shortening

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

2 Teaspoons Vanilla

2 Eggs

2 and 1/2 Cups Flour

Preheat oven to 375 Degrees

Cream the softened butter and shortening together. Add Vanilla and salt and beat well. Add eggs and beat well. Add sugar and beat again. Add flour and beat until mixed well. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar, Sanding Sugar, Sprinkles, or Cinnamon and Sugar. You choose. Bake 8 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from sheets and let cool. These  store very well. Recipe makes 5 and one half dozen! 

Homemade Vegetable Noodle Soup

Vegetable Noodle Soup Bliss!

1 Can Chopped Tomatoes 29 Ounce Size do not drain

1 Can Tomato Sauce 29 Ounce Size

1 Container Chicken or Vegetable Broth, I used Chicken 32 Ounce Size

1 Bag Fine Egg Noodles 12 Ounce Size

4 Large Potatoes peeled and diced

1 Onion Peeled and Diced

1 Cup  Baby Carrots Diced

1/4 Head of Cabbage Chopped

1 Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables 32 Ounce Size

Salt and Pepper to taste 

1 Tablespoon Chopped Garlic, optional

2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

I a large pot dump in all the liquids including the chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add  the garlic, the chopped parsley,  chopped carrots, onions, potatoes and frozen vegetables. Let simmer until all the vegetables are soft about half an hour. Test the carrots and potatoes with a fork to be sure they are done. Now add the noodles and cabbage and cook until done stirring every now and then. Now add your salt and pepper and taste to be sure it has enough seasoning. I doubled this recipe and it was delicious. If you need more liquid just add water until you have enough broth. Mine did not need it but if yours does just add water!