Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add egg and milk; beat until light and fluffy.
Mix together dry ingredients.
Blend into creamed mixture.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/2 of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, then remove from sheet.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.