Judy'S Prize Winning Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in milk.
Sift together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture.
Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll into 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut in desired shapes with cutters.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for about 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from pan.
Makes 2 dozen.