Traditional Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (butter and margarine)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix thoroughly (softened) shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring.
Blend in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board.
Cut into shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Sprinkle with sugar or decorate. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very light brown.
Makes about 4 dozen.