Paul Bunyan Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and raisins.
Stir together flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Stir into creamed mixture, blending well.
Chill 1 hour.
Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2 pound coffee can or lid of canister (about 5-inches round).
Sprinkle cookies with sugar on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from pan with spatula. Set temperature at 375\u00b0.