Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix shortening, egg, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt and add to shortening mixture.
Mix until smooth.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out with cookie cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 7 to 10 minutes.