Old Fashion Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs, vanilla and milk. Add flour, salt and baking powder.
Dough will be stiff.
Divide dough in half.
Roll out on floured counter 1/8-inch thick.
Cut out with cookie cutters and decorate or sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 on an ungreased sheet for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.