Old Fashion Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar and cream thoroughly.
Add eggs, vanilla and dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Roll out on floured board and cut.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until done.
Sprinkle sugar on top of rolled dough before baking if desired.