Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel and vanilla.
Add egg and beat until light and fluffy; stir in milk.
Sift together dry ingredients; blend in creamed mixture.
Divide dough in half and chill 1 hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch.
Cut in desired shapes with cutters.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 about 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from pan.
Cool on rack and decorate.
Makes 2 dozen.