Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. almond extract
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, milk and extract.
Beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Roll on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut into shapes.
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 6 to 7 minutes.
Cool, then decorate.