Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt and add to mixture.
Chill one hour. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut with cookie cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Decorate to own taste!