Orange Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. orange rind
3 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. milk

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Beat eggs and rind into mixture. Sift and add 1/2 dry ingredients to creamed mixture; mix well. Add vanilla, milk and remaining dry ingredients.
Chill well. Roll 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.