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This recipe is transcribed from mom’s little red recipe book. The recipe card notes that mom’s sister, Theresa Gavula, provided the recipe. Mom made countless batches of these cookies and icing for school, work, and social parties. They can be rolled and cut, or dropped and shaped. Sugar Cookies 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Method The recipe card does not indicate a method....

I first made this recipe to frost a double-layer 9" round chocolate cake. This recipe produced enough frosting to top each of the rounds (filling between the two rounds, plus the top). If it is desired to fill & frost both the sides and top, the recipe could be doubled. Depending on the strength of the flavor of the cherry preserves, you may need more or less. Also, due to the varying consistencies of various preserves, more or less confectioners’ sugar may be needed....