Old-Time Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 c. flour (you may need to add more)

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add all ingredients except flour; beat well.
Blend in flour; mix well.
Chill 2 hours.
Roll out on floured wax paper 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool and frost.