Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft shortening (part butter)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Set butter out to soften.
Then mix thoroughly all ingredients.
Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
Roll out, cut and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
You can brush the dough with food coloring (mixed with water) to match the holiday.
Then sprinkle with sugar.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Bake 4 to 5 minutes, no longer.