Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly the softened shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick and cut.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 6 to 8 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Serves 3 dozen.