Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. milk
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add egg and milk; beat until light and fluffy.
Sift dry ingredients together and blend into creamed mixture.
Divide dough in half.
Cover and chill at least one hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch thickness.
Chill other half of dough until ready to use.
Cut in desired shapes with cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool slightly and remove.
Makes 3 dozen.