Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
dash of salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. milk
grated rind of 1 lemon or 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugar and eggs until light and foamy. Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
Add vanilla and milk.
Mix until smooth and chill.
Roll to 1/2-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
May sprinkle with sugar.