Gina'S Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Mix together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; set aside. Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Blend into sugar and egg mixture.
Chill at least 1 hour.
Roll dough out into 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle colored powdered sugar over for icing.
Makes 4 dozen 3-inch cookies.