Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening or margarine
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening or margarine, sugar and vanilla. Add egg and milk; beat until light and fluffy.
Sift together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture.
Divide dough in half. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.