Basketball Cookies

This year my friend and I decided to be the managers of the freshman boys basketball team. Today was their first game, and so we made them basketball cookies. They turned out pretty dang cute! :) I was impressed. The guys loved them and scarfed them down. They ended up loosing the game today against Freemont though. BUT the score ws 52:50. Only lost by 2 points! Overall it was a good game, and I had a lot of fun making these with my friend for them.

Sugar Cookies:
3/4c shortening
1c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp lemon flavoring
2 1/2c flour
1tsp baking powder
1tsp salt
(makes about 4 dozen SMALL cookies)

Mix together in order .

First mixing shortening, sugar and eggs

Cut out cookies

bake @ 4oo for 6 to 8 min

Frosting

In a mixing bowl, combine:

1 lb powdered sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 c of milk

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 c butter

Then beat with an electric mixer or heavy spoon until smooth and creamy scrape bowl often.

Healthy cookies hu?