Cutout Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
Stir in milk.
Sift dry ingredients; stir in. Blend.
Divide dough in half.
Chill 1 hour.
Roll out dough.
Cut in shapes.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from pan.
Cool and decorate. Makes 2 dozen.