Cutout Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together the shortening, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and add to first mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Roll dough on lightly floured surface.
Use cookie cutters to cut in shapes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Decorate.