Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. margarine
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Thoroughly cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in milk.
Add dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture.
Divide dough in half; chill for 1 hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cutters.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for about 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.
Makes approximately 2 dozen.