Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla; add egg.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in milk.
Sift dry ingredients; blend in mixture.
Chill one hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll 1/8-inch thick.
Cut in desired shapes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool.
Makes 2 dozen.