Soft Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. lard
1 c. sweet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Beat eggs 1 minute.
Add sugar and shortening and beat 1 minute.
Add vanilla and milk.
Sift dry ingredients and combine with first mixture.
Drop by spoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 or 375\u00b0 until they look done (ovens vary), 8 to 10 minutes. Ice tops when cool (optional).