Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually while creaming.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add vanilla extract.
Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to creamed mixture; mix well.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.
Roll a small amount of dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out and decorate with colored sugar.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.