Soft Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
6 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1 c. sour or sweet milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat eggs for 1 minute.
Add sugar and shortening and beat for 1 minute.
Add milk and vanilla, alternating with sifted flour and dry ingredients.
Turn out on floured surface (need to be floured well).
Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
Cut out and decorate as desired. Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for approximately 8 minutes or until light brown.