Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
powdered sugar

Preparation

Beat until light and fluffy the shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
Add to creamed mixture.
Chill.
Roll out on board floured with powdered sugar.
Bake on greased cookie sheet for 8 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Cut out with your favorite cookie cutters.