Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 Tbsp. milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar together; beat until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and milk; beat well.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to mixture.
Shape into mound; wrap in waxed paper and chill thoroughly.
Roll on board lightly floured with confectioners sugar, until dough is about 1/4-inch thick.
Cut cookies, then place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 8 minutes.