Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and beat well. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and vanilla.
Roll 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut out and bake at 375\u00b0 for about 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen.