Very Good Rolled Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
nutmeg, grated orange or lemon peel to flavor (if desired)

Preparation

Preheat oven at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0.
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Mix in dry ingredients.
Chill for 45 minutes.
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface; cut out.
Place on cookie sheet which has been prepared with cooking spray.
Bake at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Remove to rack to cool.