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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 drops red food coloring

Method

  • Mix ingredients in the order given. Divide dough and add enough red food coloring for desired shades of pink or red.
  • Refrigerate dough for 40 to 60 minutes.
  • Roll and cut out with heart cutters. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 minutes. Do not overbake.